Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1

Unnamed tributary to Cox Creek - VAHU6 RL11 Allen Creek-Cox Creek· Mecklenburg, Virginia· Earth· 32 ft tall
Unknown Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1 is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 74.1% in VA)
Dam Length420 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA117031

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Greenfield Farms LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1?

Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1?

Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1 is owned by Greenfield Farms LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1?

Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1?

Greenfield Farms Home Farm Pond # 1 has a dam height of 32 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.

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.