Chapman
Chapman is a gravity dam located in Shenandoah County, Virginia, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chapman
The primary purpose of Chapman is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the North Fork Shenandoah River near Chapman.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 700 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/23/2023.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Shenandoah |
| Nearest City | Chapman |
| River/Stream | North Fork Shenandoah River |
| Coordinates | 38.84930, -78.49898 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 700 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA171006 |
| Federal ID | VA171006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |