Camp Dam, also known as Bethel Farms Subdivision Dam or Bethel Road Dam, is a private structure located in Southampton County, Virginia.
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Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth-type dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 80.8 acre-feet and a surface area of 16 acres. The dam stands at a height of 13 feet and stretches 300 feet in length, holding back water from a tributary to Nottoway Swamp.
Constructed by Commonwealth Engineering Group, Ltd., Camp Dam remains in good condition as it is regularly inspected and regulated by the state, with a last assessment conducted in April 2019. While its hazard potential is yet to be determined, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain pending. Despite these uncertainties, the dam continues to provide irrigation water and recreational opportunities for the local community in Franklin, Virginia. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the ecological significance and engineering marvel of Camp Dam as it contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the region.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
Tributary to Nottoway Swamp, VAHU6 CU49 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
16 |
Drainage Area |
0.68 |
Nid Storage |
80.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
Blackwater River Near Franklin
|
242cfs |
Nottoway River Near Sebrell
|
396cfs |
Blackwater River Near Dendron
|
137cfs |
Potecasi Creek Near Union
|
24cfs |
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek
|
302cfs |
Ahoskie Creek At Ahoskie
|
10cfs |