Gordon Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 436 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 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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-turkey Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.45980, -77.73740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 436 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James W. Gordon Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041011 |
| Federal ID | VA041011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |