Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 6,200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA041031 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam?
Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam?
Chesterfield Power Station Lower 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.
How tall is Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam?
Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam last inspected?
Chesterfield Power Station Lower Ash Pond Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.