Sunfish Pond Dam
Sunfish Pond Dam is a dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sunfish Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Sunfish Pond Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Trib. Sallie Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/12/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Trib. Sallie Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.54470, -77.99790 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145029 |
| Federal ID | VA145029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |