Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash and Sediment Pond Dam

Virginia — Chesapeake County — Deep Creek - VAHU6 JL53 South Branch Elizabeth River - Deep Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesapeake
RiverDeep Creek - VAHU6 JL53 South Branch Elizabeth River - Deep Creek
Coordinates36.76200, -76.30390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length8,400 ft
NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 5, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerColumbia Gas Transmission, LLC;Virginia Electric and Power Company

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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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