Asb Pond Dam
Asb Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Asb Pond Dam
Asb Pond Dam is a dam in Isle of Wight, Virginia. The dam is owned by International Paper - Franklin Mill (private). It impounds the Blackwater River Offline - Vahu6 Cu70 - Blackwater River - Union Camp Holding Pondond Vahu6 Cu70 near Franklin.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 7,785 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 101 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,102 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/10/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Blackwater River Offline - Vahu6 Cu70 - Blackwater River - Union Camp Holding Pondond Vahu6 Cu70 |
| Coordinates | 36.64730, -76.90080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,785 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,102 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 691 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | International Paper - Franklin Mill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA093016 |
| Federal ID | VA093016 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |