Hundley Dam

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

About Hundley Dam

The primary purpose of Hundley Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Hundley Iii (private). It impounds the Margaret Lee Swamp.

The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 422 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 234 acre-feet.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyEssex
River/StreamMargaret Lee Swamp
Coordinates38.03050, -76.95520

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length422 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage234 acre-ft
Max Storage234 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJames Hundley III
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA057004
Federal IDVA057004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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