Old Forge Pond Dam
Old Forge Pond Dam is an earth dam located in New Kent County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Old Forge Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Old Forge Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Providence Forge Fishing And Hunting Club, Inc (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | New Kent |
| Coordinates | 37.44340, -77.04590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Providence Forge Fishing and Hunting Club, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA127008 |
| Federal ID | VA127008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |