Burnt Quarter Dam
Burnt Quarter Dam is an earth dam located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burnt Quarter Dam
The primary purpose of Burnt Quarter Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Carolyn M Perry;stephen F Perry (private). It impounds the Chamberlain Bed Creek - Vahu6 Cu22 Stony Creek - Chamberlains Bed near Petersburg.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dinwiddie |
| Nearest City | Petersburg |
| River/Stream | Chamberlain Bed Creek - Vahu6 Cu22 Stony Creek - Chamberlains Bed |
| Coordinates | 37.11850, -77.62750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 694 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Carolyn M Perry;Stephen F Perry |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA053007 |
| Federal ID | VA053007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |