Cheatham Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Cheatham Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1943 and is 83 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2006 |
| NID ID | VA199004 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOD USN
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cheatham Pond Dam?
Cheatham Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cheatham Pond Dam?
Cheatham Pond Dam is owned by DOD USN (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cheatham Pond Dam built?
Cheatham Pond Dam was completed in 1943, making it 83 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cheatham Pond Dam?
Cheatham Pond 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 Cheatham Pond Dam?
Cheatham Pond Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Cheatham Pond Dam last inspected?
Cheatham Pond Dam was last inspected on March 28, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.