Honey Dam is an earth dam located in Sussex 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 ft15 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 Honey Dam
The primary purpose of Honey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Hunting Quarter Swamp.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 454 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Sussex |
| River/Stream | Hunting Quarter Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.87810, -77.22730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA183004 |
| Federal ID | VA183004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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