Griggs Dam is an earth dam located in Henrico County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
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 Griggs Dam
The primary purpose of Griggs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Zehler Sr (private). It impounds the Four Mile Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henrico |
| River/Stream | Four Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.42450, -77.30850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Zehler Sr |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA087009 |
| Federal ID | VA087009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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