Village Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Village Lake Dam, also known as Ltc 20/25, is a significant water management structure located in Chesterfield, Virginia.


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Summary

Owned and regulated by the local government, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet and serves the primary purpose of providing water storage. Situated on a tributary of Tomahawk Creek, the dam has a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and is designed to withstand hydraulic pressures and structural stresses.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Village Lake Dam is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While its hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not specified in the available data. Despite these uncertainties, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.

As a notable feature in the Norfolk District and under the representation of Congresswoman Abigail Davis Spanberger, Village Lake Dam serves as a key component of the local water infrastructure. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam contributes to the overall water supply and ecosystem health in the area. Continued monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to safeguard the dam's integrity and ensure its long-term functionality for the community's water resource and climate resilience needs.

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

trib. Tomahawk Creek

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

61

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.