Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1
Key Takeaway
Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 57 ft (taller than 95.3% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA143002 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Town of Chatham
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1?
Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 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 Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1?
Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 is owned by Town of Chatham (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1?
Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1?
Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 has a dam height of 57 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 Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 last inspected?
Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 was last inspected on October 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.