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Assessment Data for
Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed (8 Digit USGS Cataloging Unit), Year 2006

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Water Name Assessment Unit ID Location Map State Water Type Water Size Unit Water Status
Bailey Creek - Western Branch, Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_BAB01A06 Western shore tributary to the Western Branch. Entirety of creek including tributaries. Located in the area of Charlton Village to Ahoy Acres. Portion of CBP segment WBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .041 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Bennett Creek - Tributary to Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_BEN01A04 Western shore trib. to Nansemond R., near confluence with James R. Drains the Bennett Harbor area. From headwaters to mouth, including tidal tributaries. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 046. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .495 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Bleakhorn Creek - Tributary to Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_BHN01A00 Western shore trib. to Nansemond R., near confluence with James R. Drains the Eclipse area near Crittenden. From headwaters to mouth, including tidal tributaries. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 182. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .039 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Broad Creek, Eastern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_BRO01A02 Located between Ingleside and Thomas Corner areas. North shore tributary to Eastern Branch Elizabeth River. Entirety of Broad Creek. Portion of CBP segment EBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .365 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Burnetts Mill Creek - Tributary to Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_BML01A06 Eastern shore trib. to Nansemond R., south of the Nansemond area. Drains the Beamon area. From headwaters to mouth. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063-008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .028 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Cohoon Creek (PWS) VAT-G12R_CHN01A00 Upstream tributary to Lake Cohoon (upstream of Lake Meade, headwater impoundment of Nansemond River). Portion of Portsmouth water supply reservoirs. Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 7.23 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Deep Creek, Southern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_DEC01A06 Located south of I-64 crossing of Southern Branch Elizabeth River. Eastern shore tributary to Southern Branch. Entirety of Creek. Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .272 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Drum Point Creek - Western Branch, Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_DPT01A06 Western shore trib to the Western Br. Entirety of creek including tributaries. Located in the area of Charlton Village to Ahoy Acres. Portion of CBP segment WBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .148 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Eastern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Lower VAT-G15E_EBE02A06 Located between Tanglewood area to mouth. From Broad Creek (RM 4.0) downstream to the confluence with Elizabeth R. mainstem. Portion of CBP segment EBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 1.055 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Eastern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_EBE01A00 Eastern Branch, Elizabeth River freshwater portions of G15R-02. Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 1.5 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Eastern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Upper VAT-G15E_EBE01A00 Located between Carolanne Farms and Tanglewood areas. Upper Eastern Br., from headwaters to confluence of Broad Creek (RM 4.0). Portion of CBP segment EBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .378 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Eley Swamp tributary to Lake Cohoon (PWS) VAT-G12R_ELE01A00 Located northeast of Mrtyle. Segment extends 2.40 mi. upstream and 2.20 mi. downstream from Rt. 607 crossing. Portion of Portsmouth water supply reservoirs. Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 4.6 MILES IMPAIRED
Elizabeth River Mainstem - Lower VAT-G15E_ELI02A06 From a line between Hospital Pt and Smiths Cr down stream to mouth (line from northeast corner of Craney Isl. towards Gate 2 at Naval Sta.). Portion of CBP segment ELIPH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 7.184 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Elizabeth River Mainstem - Upper VAT-G15E_ELI01A06 From headwaters (RM 8.0) at confluence Southern and Eastern Branches downstream to a line between Hospital Point and Smiths Creek. Portion of CBP segment ELIPH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .396 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Goose Creek - Western Branch, Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_GOE01A06 Headwaters tributary to the Western Branch. Entirety of creek including tributaries. Located in the area of Charlton Village to Ahoy Acres. Portion of CBP segment WBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .048 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Hampton River VAT-G15E_HAI01A06 North shore trib to Hampton Roads near the end of Queen St. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .545 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Hoffler Creek VAT-G15E_HOF01A06 Located along the southern shore of Hampton Roads Harbor.Entirety of Hoffler Creek. South shore tributary to James River near Craney Island (at mouth of Elizabeth R). Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 064-019. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .057 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Indian River - Eastern Branch, Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_IND01A02 Located southwest of Broad Creek. Between Campostella Heights and Tanglewood. Entirety of creek including tribs. Portion of CBP segment EBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .267 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
James River - Anderson Park Beach Area VAT-G15E_JMS01C06 Located along the western shore portion of Hampton Roads Harbor. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .011 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
James River - King/Lincoln Park Beach Area VAT-G15E_JMS01B06 Located along the western shore portion of Hampton Roads Harbor. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .006 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
James River at Hampton Roads Harbor VAT-G15E_JMS01A00 From a line between Lincoln Park and the NW corner of Craney Isl. downstream to mouth at Hampton Roads Tunnel. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY 24.325 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Knotts Creek - Tributary to Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_KNC01A00 Eastern shore trib. to Nansemond R., near confluence with James R. Drains the Belleville and Huntersville areas. From headwaters to mouth, including tidal tributaries. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 077. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .146 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Lafayette River - Lower VAT-G15E_LAF02A06 Located east of Craney Isl. From Rt. 337 (Hampton Blvd bridge,RM 1.75) downstream to the mouth. Portion of CBP segment LAFMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 1.039 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Lafayette River - Upper VAT-G15E_LAF01A06 Located east of Craney Isl. From headwaters (approx. RM 7.5) downstream to Rt 337 (Hampton Blvd bridge,RM 1.75). Portion of CBP segment LAFMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 1.409 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Lafayette River, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_LAF01A00 Riverine tributaries to Lafayette River Map Assessed Water VA RIVER .5 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Lake Burnt Mills - Lower (PWS) VAT-G14L_NWB02A06 West of Chuckatuck. Middle northwest portion of Western Branch Reservoir system. Downstream of Rt 603, upstream of Western Branch Reservoir. Impounded headwaters tributary of the Nansemond River. Portion of Norfolk water supply reservoirs. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 187 ACRES IMPAIRED
Lake Burnt Mills - Upper (PWS) VAT-G14L_NWB01A06 West of Chuckatuck. Upper northwest portion of Western Branch Reservoir system. Upstream of Rt 603. Impounded headwaters tributary of the Nansemond River. Portion of Norfolk water supply reservoirs. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 451 ACRES IMPAIRED
Lake Cohoon (PWS) VAT-G12L_LCN01A06 Southeast of Myrtle. West and upstream of Lake Meade, (portion of the headwater impoundment system of the Nansemond River). Portion of Portsmouth PWS system. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 454 ACRES IMPAIRED
Lake Kilby (PWS) VAT-G12L_LKK01A06 Northwest of Suffolk Municipal Airport. South of Pitchkettle Creek. Most southwest branch of Lake Kilby/Pitchkettle Creek/Lake Meade system (headwater impoundments of Nansemond River). Portion of Portsmouth PWS system. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 200 ACRES IMPAIRED
Lake Meade (PWS) VAT-G12L_LMD01A06 Northwest of City of Suffolk. Headwater impoundments of Nansemond River. Downstream receptor of Lakes Cohoon & Kilby. Portion of Portsmouth PWS system. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 490 ACRES IMPAIRED
Lake Prince - Reservoir (PWS) VAT-G14L_LPR01A06 Northwest of Suffolk, south of Town of Indika. Southwest branch of Western Branch Reservoir system. Upstream of Western Branch Reservoir. Portion of Norfolk water supply reservoirs. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 709 ACRES IMPAIRED
Mill Point Creek - Beach Area VAT-G15E_HAI02A06 Located along the Hampton River near the end of Queen St. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .002 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Nansemond River - Lower VAT-G13E_NAN04A00 Nansemond R nearer mouth. from a line from Sleepy Hole Pt on east shore to Lobo on west (0.8 mi. downstream of Rt 125, RM 7.5) downstream to mouth. CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS (OPEN) shellfish direct harvesting condemnations # 063- 008 & 057-069 F. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 7.661 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Nansemond River - Lower Middle VAT-G13E_NAN03A06 In area of Western Branch Reservoir. From confluence with Western Br. (RM 11.8) downstream to a line from Sleepy Hole Pt to Lobo on west shore (0.8 mi. downstream Rt 125, RM 7.5). CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish condemnation # 063-008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 1.957 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Nansemond River - Upper VAT-G13E_NAN01A00 Upper Nansemond River. Extends from most upstream point in river at Lake Meade Dam (RM 19.8) downstream to Rt. 58/460 crossing (RM 15.2). Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish condemnation # 063-008. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .262 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Nansemond River - Upper Middle VAT-G13E_NAN02A06 Downstream of Suffolk. From Rt 58/460 (RM 15.1) crossing downstream to confluence with the Western Branch from the Reservoir (RM 11.9). Portion of the CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish condemnation # 063-008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .209 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
New Mill Creek - Southern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_NMC01A00 Located south of I-64 crossing of Southern Br. Elizabeth R. Eastern shore tributary to Southern Branch, down stream of locks. Entirety of Creek. Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .069 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Oyster House Creek - Tributary to Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_OYS01A06 Eastern shore trib. to Nansemond R., west of the Bailey town area. Drains the Beamon area. From headwaters to mouth, not including the Star Creek tributary. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .032 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Paradise Creek - Southern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_PAR01A06 Located south of Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Eastern shore tributary to Southern Branch. Entirety of Creek. Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .058 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Pitch Kettle Creek - Lake (PWS) VAT-G12L_PKC01A06 Northwest of Suffolk Municipal Airport. North of Lake Kilby and south of Lake Meade. Section between Lake Kilby and Lake Meade (headwater impoundments of Nansemond River). Portion of Portsmouth PWS system. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 115 ACRES IMPAIRED
Saint Julian Creek VAT-G15E_STJ01A04 Northwest of Gilmerton Bridge. Eastern shore tributary to Southern Branch. Entirety of Creek. Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .122 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Scott Creek VAT-G15E_SCO01A06 South shore tributary of Elizabeth River mainstem. Upstream of Pinner Point. Portion of CBP segment ELIPH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .194 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Shingle Creek - Jericho Ditch VAT-G13R_SGL01A06 Upstream portion continuous with Jericho Ditch. No Mapping Data VA RIVER 1.569 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Shingle Creek - Tributary to Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_SGL01A00 Northeast of Suffolk, near Rt 642. From end of tidal waters (0.2 mi uptream of Portsmouth Blvd downstream to Nansemond R. Headwaters connect to canals (Jericho Ditch) in Dismal Swamp. CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish condemnation # 063-008. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .039 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Lower VAT-G15E_SBE03A06 North of the Jordan Bridge. From the Jordan Bridge, Rt. 337 (RM 2.30) downstream to the mouth, confluence with the mainstem Elizabeth River. Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .586 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Middle VAT-G15E_SBE02A06 North of I-64 crossing and south of Scuffletown Cr. From I-64 crossing @ Deep Cr. confluence (RM 6.86) downstream to the Jordan Bridge (RM 2.30). Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 1.009 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_SBE01A00 Riverine tributaries to the Southern Branch, Elizabeth River Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 1.2 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Upper VAT-G15E_SBE01A00 Located south of I-64 crossing. From headwaters @ Great Bridge Locks (RM 9.0) downstream to I-64 crossing @ Deep Cr. Confluence (RM 6.86).. Portion of CBP segment SBEMH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .624 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Speights Run - Lake (PWS) VAT-G12L_SPE01A06 Northwest of Suffolk Municipal Airport. Southwest of Lake Kilby. Most southwest branch and upstream of Lake Kilby/Pitchkettle Creek/Lake Meade system (headwater impoundments of Nansemond River). Portion of Portsmouth PWS system. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 118 ACRES IMPAIRED
Star Creek - Tributary to Oyster House Cr. VAT-G13E_STR01A04 Eastern shore trib. to Oyster House Cr. Adjacent to the Naval Communication station at Driver. From headwaters to mouth. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 1 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Streeter Creek VAT-G15E_SRE01A06 Located along the southern shore of Hampton Roads Harbor. Entirety of Streeter Creek. South shore tributary to James River near Craney Island (at mouth of Elizabeth R). Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 064-018. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .029 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Unsegmented estuaries - no DSS condemnation in G13E VAT-G13E_ZZZ01A00 Lower Nansemond River unsegmented tributaries without a DSS condemnation. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS (OPEN) shellfish direct harvesting condemnations # 063- 008 & 057-069 F. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .188 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Unsegmented estuaries in Elizabeth River System VAT-G15E_ZZZ02A06 Non-segmented tributaries of the Elizabeth River System. Portion of CBP segment ELIPH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 2.065 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Unsegmented estuaries in Hampton Roads Harbor VAT-G15E_ZZZ01A00 Non segmented areas of G15 within the Hampton Roads Harbor area. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY .928 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Unsegmented estuaries with DSS condemnation VAT-G13E_ZZZ01B06 Upper Nansemond River unsegmented tributaries with a DSS condemnation. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .057 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Unsegmented rivers in G12R (PWS) VAT-G12R_ZZZ01A00 Non segmented areas of G12. Portion of Portsmouth water supply reservoirs. Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 32.62 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Unsegmented rivers in G13R VAT-G13R_ZZZ01A00 Non segmented riverine tributaries to the Nansemond River and its tidal tributaries in G13. Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 40.71 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Unsegmented rivers in G14R (PWS) VAT-G14R_ZZZ01A00 Non segmented riverine tributaries to the Lake Prince, Lake Burnt Mills and Western Branch impoundments. Entire watershed is PWS for City of Norfolk. Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 28.64 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Unsegmented rivers in G15R - Hampton Roads area VAT-G15R_ZZZ01A06 Non segmented rivers within G15R-06. No Mapping Data VA RIVER 3 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Western Branch - Nansemond River VAT-G13E_WBN01A06 Western shore branch off the Nansemond R. South of the Reids Ferry area. Downstream of the Western Branch Reservoir, prior to reaching the Nansemond River. Portion of CBP segment JMSMH. Portion of DSS shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 063- 008. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .106 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Western Branch Reservoir - Lower (PWS) VAT-G14L_NWB04A06 West of Chuckatuck. Lower southeast portion of Western Branch Reservoir system. Upstream of Rt 10/32. Impounded headwaters tributary of the Nansemond River. Portion of Norfolk water supply reservoirs. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 853 ACRES IMPAIRED
Western Branch Reservoir - Upper (PWS) VAT-G14L_NWB03A06 Northwest of Suffolk, south of Town of Indika. Main portion of the Western Branch Reservoir system. Downstream receptor from Lakes Prince and Burnt Mills. Portion of Norfolk water supply reservoirs. No Mapping Data VA RESERVOIR 352 ACRES IMPAIRED
Western Branch, Elizabeth R. - Lower VAT-G15E_WBE02A00 Located between the Point Elizabeth and Lovett Point areas. From Sterns Creek confluence (RM 3.5) downstream to the mouth. Portion of CBP segment WBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. Map Assessed Water VA ESTUARY 1.601 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Western Branch, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_WBE01A00 Riverine tributaries to the Western Branch, Elizabeth River Map Assessed Water VA RIVER 13.84 MILES NOT ASSESSED
Western Branch, Elizabeth R. - Upper VAT-G15E_WBE01A02 Located between Stewart Manor and Point Elizabeth areas. From headwaters (RM 8.5) downstream to Sterns Creek (RM 3.5). Portion of CBP segment WBEMH. Portion of the DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 065-007 E. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .562 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Willoughby Bay VAT-G15E_WLY01A06 Located adjacent to mouth of James River at Hampton Roads, southeast of Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY 2.476 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED
Willoughby Bay - Beach Area VAT-G15E_WLY03A06 Located along the northern shore portion of Willoughby Bay along Willoughby Spit. Portion of CBP segment JMSPH. DSS (ADMINISTRATIVE) shellfish direct harvesting condemnation # 057-007 A. No Mapping Data VA ESTUARY .147 SQUARE MILES IMPAIRED

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State Causes of Impairment

Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed

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State Cause Name Size of Assessed Waters with Listed Causes of Impairment
Rivers, Streams, Creeks (Miles) Lakes, Ponds, Reservoir (Acres) Bays, Estuaries (Square Miles) Coastal Shorelines (Miles) Oceans, Near Coastal Waters (Square Miles) Wetlands (Acres) Great Lakes Shoreline (Miles) Great Lakes Open Waters (Square Miles) Inland Lake Shoreline (Miles) Great Lakes Connecting Channel (Miles)
ESTUARINE BIOASSESSMENTS .00 .00 52.59 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
AQUATIC PLANTS (MACROPHYTES) .00 .00 81.49 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
PCB IN FISH TISSUE .00 .00 111.40 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
ENTEROCOCCUS .00 .00 16.30 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
TRIBUTYLIN TBT (TRIBUTYLSTANNE) .00 .00 22.54 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
FECAL COLIFORM .00 .00 24.61 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
PH 9.20 .00 .08 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
OXYGEN, DISSOLVED .00 7,858.00 63.42 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

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Probable Sources Contributing to Impairment

Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed

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State Source Name Size of Assessed Waters with Probable Sources of Impairment
Rivers, Streams, Creeks (Miles) Lakes, Ponds, Reservoir (Acres) Bays, Estuaries (Square Miles) Coastal Shorelines (Miles) Oceans, Near Coastal Waters (Square Miles) Wetlands (Acres) Great Lakes Shoreline (Miles) Great Lakes Open Waters (Square Miles) Inland Lake Shoreline (Miles) Great Lakes Connecting Channel (Miles)
CLEAN SEDIMENTS .00 .00 40.75 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
CONTAMINATED SEDIMENTS .00 .00 10.09 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
WET WEATHER DISCHARGES (POINT SOURCE AND COMBINATION OF STORMWATER, SSO OR CSO) .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
WET WEATHER DISCHARGES (NON-POINT SOURCE) .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
NATURAL CONDITIONS - WATER QUALITY STANDARDS USE ATTAINABILITY ANALYSES NEEDED 4.60 1,248.00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
INTERNAL NUTRIENT RECYCLING .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
LOSS OF RIPARIAN HABITAT .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
SHIPBUILDING, REPAIRS, DRYDOCKING .00 .00 11.27 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
AGRICULTURE .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
OTHER SHIPPING RELEASES (WASTES AND DETRITUS) .00 .00 11.27 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
SEDIMENT RESUSPENSION (CLEAN SEDIMENT) .00 .00 40.75 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
MUNICIPAL POINT SOURCE DISCHARGES .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
INDUSTRIAL POINT SOURCE DISCHARGE .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
SOURCE UNKNOWN .00 2,681.00 56.74 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION - NITROGEN .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
SOURCES OUTSIDE STATE JURISTICTION OR BORDERS .00 .00 60.24 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00

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