Hundley Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height11 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 11 ft11 ft tall and 422 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex |
| River/Stream | Margaret Lee Swamp |
| Coordinates | 38.03050, -76.95520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 422 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 234 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James Hundley III |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA057004 |
| Federal ID | VA057004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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