Youngs Pond Dam is a buttress dam located in Richmond City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
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 Youngs Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Youngs Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Richmond Recreation & Parks;city of Richmond (local government). It impounds the Upham Brook.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles.
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 09/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Richmond City |
| River/Stream | Upham Brook |
| Coordinates | 37.59800, -77.46850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Richmond Recreation & Parks;city of Richmond |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA760005 |
| Federal ID | VA760005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |