Carneal Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Carneal Pond Dam, located in Powhatan, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 25 feet with a length of 350 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 10 acres. The dam is situated on the TR-JAMES RIVER, within the Norfolk District of Virginia, and is overseen by the state regulatory agency for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.

Despite its low hazard potential, Carneal Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment as of the last inspection in January 1999. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in January 2007, with no recent updates on its compliance with guidelines or the preparation of inundation maps. With a risk assessment and management measures currently unspecified, there is a need for further evaluation and maintenance of this structure to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of potential water resource and climate challenges.

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-JAMES RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

25

Drainage Area

0.43

Nid Storage

144

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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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.