Walker's Dam
Walker's Dam is a concrete dam located in Charles City, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Walker's Dam
The primary purpose of Walker's Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Newport News - Waterworks Department (public utility). It impounds the Chickahominy.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 420 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Charles City |
| River/Stream | Chickahominy |
| Coordinates | 37.40660, -76.93810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,480 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 420 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newport News - Waterworks Department |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA127015 |
| Federal ID | VA127015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |