Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash And Sediment Pond Dam
Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash And Sediment Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Chesapeake County, Virginia, built in 1955. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash And Sediment Pond Dam
Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash And Sediment Pond Dam is a dam in Chesapeake, Virginia. The dam is owned by Columbia Gas Transmission, Llc;virginia Electric And Power Company (private). It impounds the Deep Creek - Vahu6 Jl53 South Branch Elizabeth River - Deep Creek near Norfolk.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 8,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/05/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesapeake |
| Nearest City | Norfolk |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek - Vahu6 Jl53 South Branch Elizabeth River - Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.76200, -76.30390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC;Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA550002 |
| Federal ID | VA550002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |