Colgate Darden Dam

Colgate Darden Dam is an earth dam located in Southampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Colgate Darden Dam

The primary purpose of Colgate Darden Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Irene Fields (private). It impounds the Tr-nottoway Swamp.

The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 496 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountySouthampton
River/StreamTr-nottoway Swamp
Coordinates36.75520, -77.00470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage496 acre-ft
Max Storage496 acre-ft
Normal Storage188 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerIrene Fields
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA175001
Federal IDVA175001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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