Chilarna Lake Dam
Chilarna Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Chilarna Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Chilarna Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Edgar D. Garrard (private). It impounds the Trib - James River.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Trib - James River |
| Coordinates | 37.49270, -79.27800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Edgar D. Garrard |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019037 |
| Federal ID | VA019037 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |