Ironbridge Dam
Ironbridge Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ironbridge Dam
The primary purpose of Ironbridge Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Iron Bridge Property Owners Assoc. (private). It impounds the Great Branch Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 202 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Great Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.36010, -77.48520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Iron Bridge Property Owners Assoc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041050 |
| Federal ID | VA041050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |