'Evolving emergency' at Gardy's Millpond in Northern Neck, dam at risk of 'imminent failure'

'Evolving emergency' at Gardy's Millpond in Northern Neck, dam at risk of 'imminent failure'

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The public is asked to stay away from Gardy's Millpond in Virginia's Northern Neck due to an "evolving emergency" with its dam, which is at risk of "imminent failure." The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), has closed the public boat ramp at Gardy's Millpond, as well as the nearby Gardy's Mill Road, as of May 12 due to the possible "imminent failure" of its dam. The dam is located in Northumberl…

Emergency Declared at Popular Northern Neck Fishing Spot as Dam Fails

A public boat ramp is closed, a state road is shut down, and the Virginia Source The post Emergency Declared at Popular Northern Neck Fishing Spot as Dam Fails appeared first on Chesapeake Bay Magazine.