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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