Bonaventure Dam is an earth dam located in Russell County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 52 ft52 ft tall, taller than 93% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bonaventure Dam
The primary purpose of Bonaventure 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 The Forest Land Group (private). It impounds the Chaney Creek.
The dam stands 52 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 88 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Russell |
| River/Stream | Chaney Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.94790, -82.19570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 88 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | The Forest Land Group |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA167004 |
| Federal ID | VA167004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |