Falling Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Northumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height14 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 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 Falling Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Falling Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Mill Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Northumberland |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.94610, -76.50750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA133001 |
| Federal ID | VA133001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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