Pells Dam
Pells Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Pells Dam
The primary purpose of Pells Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Henry K. Pell (private).
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Coordinates | 37.28680, -77.49270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Henry K. Pell |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041038 |
| Federal ID | VA041038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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