Hollywood Power Plant Dam

JAMES RIVER· Richmond City, Virginia· Gravity· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Hydroelectric Local Government

Key Takeaway

Hollywood Power Plant Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is hydroelectric.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA)
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage576 acre-ft
Normal Storage576 acre-ft
NID IDVA760003

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

City of Richmond;Dominion Energy

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hollywood Power Plant Dam?

Hollywood Power Plant 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 Hollywood Power Plant Dam?

Hollywood Power Plant Dam is owned by City of Richmond;Dominion Energy (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hollywood Power Plant Dam?

Hollywood Power Plant Dam serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hollywood Power Plant Dam?

Hollywood Power Plant Dam 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.

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.