Overhill Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 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 Overhill Dam
The primary purpose of Overhill Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. It impounds the Trib. Chickahominy River.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Trib. Chickahominy River |
| Coordinates | 37.68980, -77.55190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085089 |
| Federal ID | VA085089 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |