Taliaferro Mill Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Spindles Mill Dam Hundley Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Taliaferro Mill Dam, located in Essex, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure on Occupacia Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 181 acre-feet, providing opportunities for water-based activities in the area. While the dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined, it is regularly inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam, owned by an unspecified entity, does not have a designated designer or federal funding source. Despite lacking certain details such as completion year and spillway type, Taliaferro Mill Dam remains a significant feature in the region for recreational use. With its picturesque location and potential for water resource management, this dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in exploring the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems in the area.
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
OCCUPACIA CREEK |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
181 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
12 |
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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.
Taliaferro Mill Dam