Dovershire Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Dovershire Dam, located in Goochland, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

This earth dam, standing at 16 feet tall and 400 feet long, serves primarily for recreational purposes along the tributary of Little River. With a storage capacity of 193 acre-feet, the dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined.

While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, regular inspections are conducted with a frequency of once per year. Despite lacking a specific completion year, Dovershire Dam continues to provide essential recreation opportunities for the community. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently undisclosed, suggesting the need for further evaluation and documentation to ensure the safety and integrity of this vital water resource.

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

trib. Little River

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

193

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

16
       
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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.