Honey Dam

Honey Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Honey Dam

The primary purpose of Honey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Hunting Quarter Swamp.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountySussex
River/StreamHunting Quarter Swamp
Coordinates36.87810, -77.22730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage454 acre-ft
Max Storage454 acre-ft
Normal Storage134 acre-ft
Drainage Area30 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA183004
Federal IDVA183004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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