Lewis Road Dam

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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height14 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 14 ft
14 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

14 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 Lewis Road Dam

The primary purpose of Lewis Road Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jack T. Shoosmith (private). It impounds the Trib. Piney Branch.

The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamTrib. Piney Branch
Coordinates37.34210, -77.48800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99 acre-ft
Max Storage99 acre-ft
Normal Storage32 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJack T. Shoosmith
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA041013
Federal IDVA041013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program