Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash and Sediment Pond Dam

Chesapeake County, Virginia (near Norfolk)

River/Stream: Deep Creek - VAHU6 JL53 South Branch Elizabeth River - Deep Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
8,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
53 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-04-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA550002
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
36.76200, -76.30390
Age
71 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.