Whittles Mill Dam is a gravity dam located in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 205 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Whittles Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Whittles Mill Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town of South Hill (local government). It impounds the Meherrin River - Vahu6 Cm09 Meherrin River - Crooked Creek near South Hill.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 205 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 306 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Mecklenburg |
| Nearest City | South Hill |
| River/Stream | Meherrin River - Vahu6 Cm09 Meherrin River - Crooked Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.80180, -78.16890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 205 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 306 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of South Hill |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA117006 |
| Federal ID | VA117006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |