Burnt Quarter Dam

Chamberlain Bed Creek - VAHU6 CU22 Stony Creek - Chamberlains Bed· Dinwiddie, Virginia· Earth· 24 ft tall
Unknown Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Burnt Quarter Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage694 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
NID IDVA053007

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: March 30, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Carolyn M Perry;Stephen F Perry

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burnt Quarter Dam?

Burnt Quarter 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 Burnt Quarter Dam?

Burnt Quarter Dam is owned by Carolyn M Perry;Stephen F Perry (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Burnt Quarter Dam?

Burnt Quarter Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Burnt Quarter Dam?

Burnt Quarter Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Burnt Quarter Dam last inspected?

Burnt Quarter Dam was last inspected on March 30, 2012. 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.