B - 2 Pond Dam

Blackwater River offline - VAHU6 CU70 Blackwater River - Union Camp Holding PondFSTREAM· Isle of Wight, Virginia· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

B - 2 Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in VA)
Dam Length4,460 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage650 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA093012

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 25, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

International Paper - Franklin Mill

Private

Nearby Dams

Asb Pond Dam

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High Hazard 17 ft

B - 1 Pond Dam

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Low Hazard 13 ft

Ray Development Dam

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C - Pond Dam

Suffolk, VA

High Hazard 52 ft

D - Pond Dam

Suffolk, VA

Unknown 23 ft

Alemar Dam

Isle of Wight, VA

Unknown 17 ft

Cypress Cove Dam

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Unknown 9 ft

Camp Dam

Southampton, VA

Unknown 13 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of B - 2 Pond Dam?

B - 2 Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates B - 2 Pond Dam?

B - 2 Pond Dam is owned by International Paper - Franklin Mill (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of B - 2 Pond Dam?

B - 2 Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is B - 2 Pond Dam?

B - 2 Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was B - 2 Pond Dam last inspected?

B - 2 Pond Dam was last inspected on January 25, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.