Glen Tara Dam is a masonry dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Glen Tara Dam
The primary purpose of Glen Tara Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Swift Creek Associates LLC (private). It impounds the Nuttree Branch.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| River/Stream | Nuttree Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.41730, -77.62100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Swift Creek Associates LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041083 |
| Federal ID | VA041083 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |