Gardy Millpond Dam

Westmoreland, Virginia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Gardy Millpond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in VA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
NID IDVA193008

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: March 3, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gardy Millpond Dam?

Gardy Millpond 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 Gardy Millpond Dam?

Gardy Millpond Dam is owned by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gardy Millpond Dam?

Gardy Millpond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gardy Millpond Dam?

Gardy Millpond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Gardy Millpond Dam last inspected?

Gardy Millpond Dam was last inspected on March 3, 2022. 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.