Chesterfield Discharge Basin Dam

Virginia — Chesterfield County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
Coordinates37.37380, -77.38390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerVirginia Electric and Power Company;Virginia Electric and Power Company
Other NameLow Volume Water Treatment System Dam

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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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