Upper Beaver Pond Dam
Upper Beaver Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Beaver Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Beaver Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wallace H. Laprade (private). It impounds the Tr-falling Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-falling Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.45920, -77.56660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wallace H. Laprade |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041035 |
| Federal ID | VA041035 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |