Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam

Chappell Creek - VAHU6 JL07 James River - Bailey Creek· Prince George, Virginia· Earth· 7 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in VA)
Dam Length335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA149027

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 30, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Nguyen Family

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam?

Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam?

Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam is owned by Nguyen Family (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam?

Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam?

Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam last inspected?

Afton Drive/Chappell Creek Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.