Parsleys Mill Dam

Parsleys Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Parsleys Mill Dam

The primary purpose of Parsleys Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Parsley Mill Pondowners Assoc (private). It impounds the Parsleys Creek.

The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHanover
River/StreamParsleys Creek
Coordinates37.60380, -77.22610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage149 acre-ft
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerParsley Mill Pondowners Assoc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA085007
Federal IDVA085007
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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