Vepco Flash Board Dam is a gravity dam located in Richmond City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 8 ft8 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 Vepco Flash Board Dam
The primary purpose of Vepco Flash Board 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 (local government).
The dam stands 8 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Richmond City |
| Coordinates | 37.53250, -77.44500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Richmond |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA760009 |
| Federal ID | VA760009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |