B - 2 Pond Dam
B - 2 Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About B - 2 Pond Dam
B - 2 Pond Dam is a dam in Isle of Wight, Virginia. The dam is owned by International Paper - Franklin Mill (private). It impounds the Blackwater River Offline - Vahu6 Cu70 Blackwater River - Union Camp Holding Pondfstream near Franklin.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 4,460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,667 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/25/2023.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Nearest City | Franklin |
| River/Stream | Blackwater River Offline - Vahu6 Cu70 Blackwater River - Union Camp Holding Pondfstream |
| Coordinates | 36.64800, -76.89960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,460 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,667 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,667 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | International Paper - Franklin Mill |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA093012 |
| Federal ID | VA093012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |