Andrews Dam

Andrews Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamLong Swamp
Coordinates37.29310, -77.48230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage350 acre-ft
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage194 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerR. T. Andrews
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041010
Federal IDVA041010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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