Glen Tara Dam

Glen Tara Dam is a masonry dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Glen Tara Dam

The primary purpose of Glen Tara Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Swift Creek Associates Llc (private). It impounds the Nuttree Branch.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamNuttree Branch
Coordinates37.41730, -77.62100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage149 acre-ft
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSwift Creek Associates Llc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041083
Federal IDVA041083
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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