Godwins Millpond Dam
Key Takeaway
Godwins Millpond Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 9.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 624 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA800014 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Suffolk, Department of Public Utilities
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Godwins Millpond Dam?
Godwins Millpond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Godwins Millpond Dam?
Godwins Millpond Dam is owned by City of Suffolk, Department of Public Utilities (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Godwins Millpond Dam?
Godwins Millpond Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Godwins Millpond Dam?
Godwins Millpond Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Godwins Millpond Dam last inspected?
Godwins Millpond Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.