Chesterfield Equalization Basin Dam
Chesterfield Equalization Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chesterfield Equalization Basin Dam
Chesterfield Equalization Basin Dam is a dam in Chesterfield, Virginia. The dam is owned by Virginia Electric And Power Company (public utility).
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Chesterfield |
| Coordinates | 37.37770, -77.38560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA041103 |
| Federal ID | VA041103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |