Redford Dam
Redford Dam is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Redford Dam
The primary purpose of Redford Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by T. C. Redford (private). It impounds the Horsepen Branch Of Deep Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 426 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Horsepen Branch Of Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.59060, -78.02870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 426 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | T. C. Redford |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145003 |
| Federal ID | VA145003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |