Vescova Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Vescova Road Dam is a vital structure located in Chesterfield, Virginia, designed to regulate the flow of tributary Horners Run.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at a height of 14 feet, with a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, its importance is underscored by its state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.

Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, Vescova Road Dam serves as a key component in water resource management for the region. Its strategic location and structural design make it a pivotal asset for mitigating flood risks, ensuring water supply, and maintaining ecological balance. With its proximity to other water bodies and regulatory oversight, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local environment and surrounding communities from potential water-related hazards.

Dam Height

14

River Or Stream

trib. Horners Run

Hydraulic Height

14

Nid Storage

114

Structural Height

14

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

14
       
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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.