R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam

Chesterfield, Virginia· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Not Listed

Key Takeaway

R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 92.9% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA041049

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: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam?

R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond 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 R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam?

R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam?

R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam?

R J Reynolds Raw Water Pond Dam has a dam height of 50 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.