Spray 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
Height23 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 23 ft
23 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

23 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 Spray Dam

The primary purpose of Spray Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dupont Specialty Products USA, LLC (private). It impounds the Tr-james River.

The dam stands 23 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesterfield
River/StreamTr-james River
Coordinates37.44970, -77.43000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage104 acre-ft
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDupont Specialty Products USA, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA041033
Federal IDVA041033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program