Geara Woods Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Geara Woods Dam, also known as Clover Hill, is a privately owned earth dam located in Chesterfield, Virginia, along the Reedy Branch river.
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Summary
The dam, with a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, primarily serves a recreational purpose. Despite being privately owned, the dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring proper permitting, inspection, and enforcement procedures are in place.
The dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined, with its condition assessment marked as "Not Rated." The emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and various management measures for the dam are yet to be determined or updated. The dam's location, surrounded by a surface area of 6 acres, provides a serene setting for outdoor activities and water enthusiasts to enjoy. With its close proximity to urban areas, including the city of Chesterfield, Geara Woods Dam offers a valuable recreational resource for the community.
While lacking certain detailed information such as a completion year, dam length, and drainage area, Geara Woods Dam remains an essential part of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, maintaining and monitoring dams like Geara Woods becomes crucial for ensuring both water security and recreational safety in the area. With its regulated status and potential for future updates to its risk management measures, Geara Woods Dam stands as a key piece of the puzzle in Virginia's efforts to sustainably manage its water resources amidst a changing climate.
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
Reedy Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Nid Storage |
57 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
16 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Appomattox River At Mattoax
|
309cfs |
James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond
|
131cfs |
James River Near Richmond
|
1810cfs |
Appomattox River At Matoaca
|
498cfs |
Deep Creek Near Mannboro
|
96cfs |
Fine Creek At Fine Creek Mills
|
3cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
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