Parsleys Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Hanover County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall. 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 Parsleys Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Parsleys Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Parsley Mill Pondowners Assoc (private). It impounds the Parsleys Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Parsleys Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.60380, -77.22610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Parsley Mill Pondowners Assoc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085007 |
| Federal ID | VA085007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |