Whitetail Trails Dam # 1, also known as Front Pond, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Farmville, Virginia.
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Situated on an unnamed tributary to Snail Creek, this earth-core buttress dam stands at a height of 30 feet and stretches 480 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 151.78 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.5 acres, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes.
Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of Whitetail Trails Dam # 1 are currently undetermined and not rated, the state of Virginia regulates and inspects this dam periodically to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a significant feature in the local landscape, providing both recreational opportunities and potential water resource benefits for the surrounding area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Whitetail Trails Dam # 1 to safeguard both the environment and public safety.
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed tributary to Snail Creek - VAHU6 CU11 Nottoway River - Dry Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7.5 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
151.78 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
30 |
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|
12cfs |
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|
135cfs |
Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney
|
24cfs |
Deep Creek Near Mannboro
|
96cfs |
Nottoway River Near Rawlings
|
157cfs |
Cub Creek At Phenix
|
40cfs |