Dardens Dam

Virginia — Southampton County — Mill Swamp - VAHU6 CU47 Mill Swamp - Darden Pond

Location

StateVirginia
CountySouthampton
RiverMill Swamp - VAHU6 CU47 Mill Swamp - Darden Pond
Coordinates36.65440, -77.11520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionFebruary 14, 2020
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNewsoms Mill Pond, Inc.;Newsoms Mill Pond, Inc.
Other NameDarden/Newsoms Mill Pond;Dardens Millpond;Newsoms Mill Pond;Newsoms Pond

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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