Scotts Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 300 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 Scotts Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Scotts Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louis Marx Jr. (private). It impounds the Hoskins Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Essex |
| River/Stream | Hoskins Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.92790, -76.91000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Louis Marx Jr. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA057006 |
| Federal ID | VA057006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |