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
The Town of Chatham maintains 3 cemeteries. The oldest cemetery is Union Memorial Garden located on S Main Street. Union Memorial is a historical African American cemetery founded in 1870. The town acquired the cemetery between 1990 and 1992. Chatham Burial Park is located on Whitehead Street and was founded in 1872. It was originally designed in a horseshoe shape, before expanding and adding new sections. The newest is Hillcrest located on Hill Crest Lane and started in 1960. Hillcrest has 5 sections A through E with no available sites in A, limited availability in B & C and ample sites available in D and E.
Please visit or contact Town Hall for the purchasing of plots.
All cemeteries are open to the public from dawn to dusk and further information can be found in the Town of Chatham Ordinance Chapter 12.08.
Cemetery Plots are $1,500.00.
The Cemetery Administration Fee is $495.00.
Permits for Memorial Stones are $10.00 per stone.
Chatham Burial Park (Additional Information on Chatham Burial park can be found in The Link)
Chatham is a walkable and community oriented Town that has 6 parks allowing for youth athletics, recreation, gatherings, studying of local history, and just relaxing and enjoying our beautiful town and citizens.
All parks are open for use at no charge for community, civic, and non-profit groups. The ball fields are run by Chatham Youth League, but are available for community use when no league scheduled games or practice are happenings. We do require reservations for group use of the pavilions or large gatherings in parks.
Pets are allowed in all parks except on the athletic fields. Pets must be under positive control of their owners at all times and be properly tagged and vaccinated in accordance with Town and County ordinances. Please clean up after your pets.
All reservations require a Special Use Permit. Please return the completed permit to Town Hall 1 week prior to the event.
Micro-Parks
The Town of Chatham, Virginia, (Town) is a local government providing a variety of services to its residents and neighboring Pittsylvania County citizens. The Town always seeks employees who are highly experienced, professional, and service oriented. The Town offers several services that require a wide range of interest and expertise.- VRS Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Paid Town Holidays
Upcoming Events
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