Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam

Fluvanna, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
High Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length2,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage526 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA065019

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: June 17, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Virginia Electric and Power Company

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam?

Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam?

Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam is owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam?

Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam?

Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam last inspected?

Bremo Power Station East Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on June 17, 2021. 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.