Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond
Key Takeaway
Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA041099 |
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 Metals Treatment Pond?
Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond 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 Metals Treatment Pond?
Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond is owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond?
Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond?
Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond has a dam height of 25 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 Metals Treatment Pond last inspected?
Chesterfield Power Station Metals Treatment Pond was last inspected on October 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.