Richardson Millpond Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 500 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 Richardson Millpond Dam
The primary purpose of Richardson Millpond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Scp-jtl Stonehouse Owner 2 LLC (private). It impounds the Ware Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 368 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Ware Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.43760, -76.78690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 368 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,763 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Scp-jtl Stonehouse Owner 2 LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095007 |
| Federal ID | VA095007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |