Hamlins Dam is an earth dam located in Prince George County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height15 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 15 ft
15 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

15 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 Hamlins Dam

The primary purpose of Hamlins Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ann J. Cogle (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary to Second Swamp - Vahu6 Cu52 Second Swamp near Petersburg.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince George
Nearest CityPetersburg
River/StreamUnnamed Tributary to Second Swamp - Vahu6 Cu52 Second Swamp
Coordinates37.16350, -77.37460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerAnn J. Cogle
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA149001
Federal IDVA149001
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