Hollywood Power Plant Dam is a gravity dam located in Richmond City, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Hollywood Power Plant Dam
The primary purpose of Hollywood Power Plant Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City of Richmond;dominion Energy (local government). It impounds the James River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 576 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Richmond City |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 37.53170, -77.45720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 576 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 576 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Richmond;dominion Energy |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA760003 |
| Federal ID | VA760003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |