Our Cherrystone reservoirs are being evaluated, as required, in accordance with Technical Release No. 210-60, Earth Dams and Reservoirs (USDA-NRCS, 2019). This directive requires our reservoirs to be evaluated as "High Hazard" dams, due to the potential impact a dam breach would cause to significant roads, railways, and populations living downstream in the event of a 1000 year rain event. Both Cherrystone dams are structurally sound. However, the USDA-NRCS provided both direction and funding for the geotechnical study, and design of a rolled-concrete dam/spillway structure to satisfy the given definition of High Hazard dams. The pertinent documents are listed for your information.
Cherrystone Dam 1 Final Plan of Work
Cherrystone Dam 2 Final Plan of Work
Cherrystone Dam 2 Final Geotechnical Investigation Report
Cherrystone Rehab Project
Responsible Parties: NRCS, Pittsylvania County & Town of Chatham
May 2022- Inundation Study
December 2022- Schnabel Engineering awarded work for geotechnical studies and design
September 2023- Cherrystone Dam 2 Geotechnical Studies Completed & Submitted for review to NRCS
October 2023- Cherrystone Dam 1 Geotechnical Studies Completed & Submitted for review to NRCS
Future Timeline- TBD
