Bonaventure Dam
Bonaventure Dam is an earth dam located in Russell County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Bonaventure Dam
The primary purpose of Bonaventure Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Forest Land Group (private). It impounds the Chaney Creek.
The dam stands 52 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Russell |
| River/Stream | Chaney Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.94790, -82.19570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The Forest Land Group |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA167004 |
| Federal ID | VA167004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |