Chesapeake Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 225 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Chesapeake Dam
The primary purpose of Chesapeake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chesapeake (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Coordinates | 37.42380, -78.18110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Chesapeake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007014 |
| Federal ID | VA007014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |