Dovershire Dam
Dovershire Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dovershire Dam
The primary purpose of Dovershire Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dovershire Hoa;dovershire Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Trib. Little River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 03/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Trib. Little River |
| Coordinates | 37.61250, -77.72420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dovershire HoA;Dovershire Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075068 |
| Federal ID | VA075068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |