Walker'S Dam

Virginia — Charles City County — Chickahominy

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCharles City
RiverChickahominy
Coordinates37.40660, -76.93810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,480 ft
NID Storage7,500 acre-ft
Max Storage7,500 acre-ft
Surface Area420 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerCity of Newport News - Waterworks Department
Other NameChicahominy River Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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