Hilliards Mill Pond Dam, located in Middlesex, Virginia, serves as a private recreational site along the Nickleberry Swamp.
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This earth dam stands at a height of 10.4 feet and stretches 300 feet in length, creating a surface area of 60 acres with a drainage area of 5.9 square miles. The dam has a NID storage capacity of 558 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 280 acre-feet, making it a low hazard potential structure.
Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam is state-regulated and subject to inspection, permitting, and enforcement by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. The primary purpose of Hilliards Mill Pond Dam is recreation, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. The dam has not been modified in recent years, and its Emergency Action Plan was last reviewed in 2010, indicating a need for potential updates to ensure safety and compliance with guidelines.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
10.4 |
River Or Stream |
NICKLEBERRY SWAMP |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
60 |
Hydraulic Height |
10.4 |
Drainage Area |
5.9 |
Nid Storage |
558 |
Structural Height |
10.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
10 |