11Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Richmond City, Virginia
Richmond City has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Richmond City is 121 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Summit Golf Course Dam at 29 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Lake Dam | High | Fair | 28 | Recreation | |
| Westbury Lake Dam | High | Poor | 27 | Recreation | |
| Hobby Hill Dam | High | Poor | 25 | Recreation | |
| Cherokee Dam | High | Poor | 24 | Recreation | |
| University Commons Dam | High | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | |
| Hollywood Power Plant Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Hydroelectric | |
| Summit Golf Course Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 29 | ||
| Upper Shields Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | |
| Youngs Pond Dam | Undetermined | Poor | 15 | Recreation | |
| Vepco Flash Board Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 8 | Hydroelectric | |
| Williams Island Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 7 | Water Supply | 1905 |