Dardens Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountySouthampton
Nearest CityNewsoms
River/StreamMill Swamp - VAHU6 CU47 Mill Swamp - Darden Pond
Coordinates36.65440, -77.11520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNewsoms Mill Pond, Inc.;Newsoms Mill Pond, Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection02/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA175003
Federal IDVA175003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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