Rivergate Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 2,200 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Rivergate Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Rivergate Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rivergate Home Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-tucahoe Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 631 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/21/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Tr-tucahoe Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.59350, -77.63310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 631 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 631 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 367 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Rivergate Home Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075028 |
| Federal ID | VA075028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |