Taliaferro Mill Dam
Taliaferro Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Taliaferro Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Taliaferro Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Occupacia Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 181 acre-feet.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex |
| River/Stream | Occupacia Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.02650, -77.05340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 181 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA057002 |
| Federal ID | VA057002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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