Chesapeake Dam
Chesapeake Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Chesapeake Dam
The primary purpose of Chesapeake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chesapeake (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Coordinates | 37.42380, -78.18110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Chesapeake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007014 |
| Federal ID | VA007014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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