Gordon Dam

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

About Gordon Dam

The primary purpose of Gordon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James W. Gordon Jr. (private). It impounds the Tr-turkey Creek.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 436 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamTr-turkey Creek
Coordinates37.45980, -77.73740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length436 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage92 acre-ft
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames W. Gordon Jr.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041011
Federal IDVA041011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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