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

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height16 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 16 ft
16 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

16 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 Rieves Dam

The primary purpose of Rieves Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Harrowgate Trust Community Association Inc;judith Sapp Garland (private). It impounds the Asht0n Creek.

The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamAsht0n Creek
Coordinates37.34180, -77.44600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHarrowgate Trust Community Association Inc;judith Sapp Garland
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041023
Federal IDVA041023
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