Chesterfield County Dam #2

Chesterfield, Virginia· 8 ft tall
Unknown Local Government

Key Takeaway

Chesterfield County Dam #2 is classified as unknown in Virginia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA)
Dam Length380 ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA041094

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

County of Chesterfield

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chesterfield County Dam #2?

Chesterfield County Dam #2 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 Chesterfield County Dam #2?

Chesterfield County Dam #2 is owned by County of Chesterfield (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Chesterfield County Dam #2?

Chesterfield County Dam #2 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.

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.