Whitetail Trails Dam # 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Whitetail Trails Dam # 1, also known as Front Pond, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Farmville, Virginia.


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Summary

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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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.