Princes Dam is an earth dam located in Southampton County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height12 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 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 Princes Dam
The primary purpose of Princes Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-mill Swamp.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 95 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Southampton |
| River/Stream | Tr-mill Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.66030, -77.15570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA175006 |
| Federal ID | VA175006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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