Shoosmith Dam
Shoosmith Dam is a dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Shoosmith Dam
Shoosmith Dam is a dam in Chesterfield, Virginia. The dam is owned by Dean Shoosmith (private).
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Coordinates | 37.33150, -77.50550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 172 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Dean Shoosmith |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041097 |
| Federal ID | VA041097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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