Birkdale Dam
Birkdale Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Birkdale Dam
The primary purpose of Birkdale Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Acumen Golf Properties (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Coordinates | 37.38690, -77.66580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Acumen Golf Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041066 |
| Federal ID | VA041066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |