Chesapeake Energy Center Bottom Ash And Sediment Pond Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesapeake
Nearest CityNorfolk
River/StreamDeep Creek - VAHU6 JL53 South Branch Elizabeth River - Deep Creek
Coordinates36.76200, -76.30390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length8,400 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerColumbia Gas Transmission, LLC;Virginia Electric and Power Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA550002
Federal IDVA550002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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