Luck Pond Dam
Luck Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Luck Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Luck Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rogers Chenault Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-falling Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 12/21/2017.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Tr-falling Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.77310, -77.50430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rogers Chenault Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/21/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085004 |
| Federal ID | VA085004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |