Located in Chesterfield, Virginia, the Chesterfield Discharge Basin Dam, also known as the Low Volume Water Treatment System Dam, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Managed by a public utility, the dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 1900 feet, with a storage capacity of 78.2 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its functionality and safety.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition is reported as satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in June 2019. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, with a secondary purpose of other miscellaneous uses. Along with its primary dam type being earth, the dam features a drainage area of 0.01 square miles and a surface area of 1.67 acres. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its design and construction meet state permitting and regulatory standards, making it a vital component of water resource management in the region for maintaining public safety and environmental sustainability.
Dam Length |
1900 |
Dam Height |
28 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.67 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
78.2 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
28 |