Chinns Dam

Chinns Dam is an earth dam located in Lancaster County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Chinns Dam

The primary purpose of Chinns Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Lancaster Creek.

The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 751 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLancaster
River/StreamLancaster Creek
Coordinates37.83100, -76.57730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage751 acre-ft
Max Storage751 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Drainage Area9 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA159001
Federal IDVA159001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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