Wachter Dam
Wachter Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wachter Dam
The primary purpose of Wachter Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hanover County, Dept. Of Public Works (local government). It impounds the Trib. Totopotomoy Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/02/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Trib. Totopotomoy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.67520, -77.40980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/02/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085009 |
| Federal ID | VA085009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |