Andrews Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall. 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 Andrews Dam
The primary purpose of Andrews Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by R. T. Andrews (private). It impounds the Long Swamp.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Long Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.29310, -77.48230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | R. T. Andrews |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041010 |
| Federal ID | VA041010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |