Steers Mill Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Steers Mill Pond Dam, also known as Hatchers Run Mill, is a private dam located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.


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Summary

This buttress-type structure stands at a height of 14.25 feet and stretches 220 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. Situated on the Hatcher Run mainstem, this dam serves multiple purposes including recreation and water resource management.

Despite being privately owned, Steers Mill Pond Dam falls under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in October 2020, with its hazard potential listed as undetermined. With a drainage area of 32.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 8800 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and ensuring the safety of surrounding communities.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Steers Mill Pond Dam an intriguing structure, as its location on the Hatcher Run mainstem presents unique challenges and opportunities for water management. With a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet and a surface area of 24 acres, this dam not only offers recreational opportunities but also serves as a vital component in the local water infrastructure. As state-regulated and inspected, the dam's condition and hazard potential are closely monitored to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding area.

Dam Length

220

Dam Height

14.25

River Or Stream

Hatcher Run mainstem - VAHU6 CU26 - Hatcher Run

Primary Dam Type

Buttress

Surface Area

24

Drainage Area

32.6

Nid Storage

212

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.