Belsches Dam is a gravity dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Belsches Dam
The primary purpose of Belsches Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arrington Fishing Club Inc. (private). It impounds the Jones Hole Swamp (mill Swamp)/moores Swamp - Vahu6 Cu29 Moores Swamp - Jones Hole Swamp near Petersburg.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 290 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| Nearest City | Petersburg |
| River/Stream | Jones Hole Swamp (mill Swamp)/moores Swamp - Vahu6 Cu29 Moores Swamp - Jones Hole Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.00610, -77.27530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arrington Fishing Club Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183014 |
| Federal ID | VA183014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |