Reed 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
Height21 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 21 ft
21 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

21 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 Reed Dam

The primary purpose of Reed Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by E. Eugene Cooke (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.

The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamSpring Creek
Coordinates37.55110, -77.61360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage96 acre-ft
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerE. Eugene Cooke
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041030
Federal IDVA041030
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