Reservoir # 2
Reservoir # 2 is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Reservoir # 2
The primary purpose of Reservoir # 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hermitage Country Club, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 340 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| Coordinates | 37.64160, -77.70000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hermitage Country Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075027 |
| Federal ID | VA075027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |