Mill Quarter Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Mill Quarter Lake Dam, also known as Randolph Lake Dam, is a privately owned earth dam located in Powhatan, Virginia.


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Summary

The dam serves as a recreational site, providing a surface area of 99 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 36 feet and a length of 840 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 2159 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Mill Quarter Lake Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2020 was deemed satisfactory, indicating that it is functioning as intended. The dam also meets state regulatory requirements, with permits and inspections in place to monitor its operations and ensure safety for nearby residents and visitors.

Situated on Neds Creek, the Mill Quarter Lake Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a water management structure in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the upkeep and maintenance of dams like Mill Quarter Lake Dam become increasingly important to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water supply for future generations.

Dam Length

840

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

NEDS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

99

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

2.75

Nid Storage

2159

Structural Height

36

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

36
       
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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.