Salmon Dam is an earth dam located in Goochland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height18 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Salmon Dam
The primary purpose of Salmon Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is private-owned. It impounds the Trib. Courthouse Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Goochland |
| River/Stream | Trib. Courthouse Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.74190, -77.88230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA075098 |
| Federal ID | VA075098 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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