Red Bird Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Red Bird Dam, also known as Ukrop Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Henrico, Virginia.


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Summary

The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and serves primarily for recreational purposes. It is an earth-type dam with a height of 25.4 feet and a length of 300 feet, creating a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet along Pig Slash Creek.

Despite its low hazard potential, Red Bird Dam has been assessed as satisfactory and is regularly inspected, with the last inspection taking place in December 2020. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in May 2012, and it meets all necessary guidelines for safety and risk management. The structure has a drainage area of 1.56 square miles and a surface area of 20 acres, providing a serene recreational spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

25.4

River Or Stream

Pig Slash Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Hydraulic Height

25.4

Drainage Area

1.56

Nid Storage

420

Structural Height

25.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.