Colemans Millpond Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Coleman's Millpond Dam is a state-regulated structure located in Caroline, Virginia, along Mill Run.
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Summary
With a height of 22 feet and a length of 300 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia oversees the state permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this dam.
Situated within the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Coleman's Millpond Dam is managed by a combination of federal and state agencies. While it is not federally owned or funded, the dam's operations, construction, and design are under state jurisdiction. The dam has not undergone any major modifications or assessments recently, and its emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently unreported.
In the hands of Representative Robert J. Wittman (R), Coleman's Millpond Dam stands as both a recreational attraction and a critical piece of water resource infrastructure in Virginia. As climate change continues to impact water resources, enthusiasts and stakeholders alike may find interest in monitoring the future developments and evaluations of this dam to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
22 |
River Or Stream |
Mill Run |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
71 |
Structural Height |
22 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
22 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Colemans Millpond Dam