Chesterfield Power Station Uap
Chesterfield Power Station Uap is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chesterfield Power Station Uap
The primary purpose of Chesterfield Power Station Uap is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Virginia Electric And Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Tr-james River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 9,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-james River |
| Coordinates | 37.37250, -77.36560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 759 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041045 |
| Federal ID | VA041045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |