Alvis Dam

Alvis Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Alvis Dam

The primary purpose of Alvis Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Dover Creek.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGoochland
River/StreamDover Creek
Coordinates37.67530, -77.74390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length425 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage209 acre-ft
Max Storage209 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA075074
Federal IDVA075074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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