The Forest Dam
The Forest Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About The Forest Dam
The primary purpose of The Forest Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by The Forest Owners Association (private). It impounds the Trib. Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 31 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Trib. Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.65050, -77.80860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | The Forest Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075031 |
| Federal ID | VA075031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |