Notable dam · Essex, Virginia

Hundley Dam

Hundley Dam is a dam in Essex, Virginia.

Hundley Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hundley Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Hundley Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.79681, -76.78968. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Hundley Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hundley Dam?

    Nearby: Bowlers Rock Light (attraction, 7 km), Belle Isle State Park (sanctuary, 21 km), Sandy Point State Forest (sanctuary, 23 km), Chilton Woods State Forest (sanctuary, 28 km), Gardy's Millpond (lake, 35 km), Hickory Hollow State Natural Area Preserve (sanctuary, 38 km).

    Is Hundley Dam worth visiting?

    Hundley Dam is listed as a notable dam in Virginia on Spotwander.