Byrds Mill Dam

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

About Byrds Mill Dam

The primary purpose of Byrds Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Beverly Run Llc (private). It impounds the King And Queen Swamp.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles.

An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCaroline
River/StreamKing And Queen Swamp
Coordinates37.97100, -77.14110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length420 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage590 acre-ft
Max Storage590 acre-ft
Normal Storage173 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBeverly Run LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA033019
Federal IDVA033019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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