Bonneys Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 400 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bonneys Dam
The primary purpose of Bonneys Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Trib. Little Byrd Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 179 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Trib. Little Byrd Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78430, -78.05710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 179 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075010 |
| Federal ID | VA075010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |