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Assessment Summary for Reporting Year 2008
Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed

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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. Cbp Segment Wbemh. Portion Of Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Bennett Creek - Tributary To Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_BEN01A04 Eastern 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 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Bleakhorn Creek - Tributary To Nansemond R. Mouth 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. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Direct Harvesting Condemnation # 063-046 C (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Broad Creek, Eastern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_BRO01A02 Located Between Ingleside And Thomas Corner Areas. North Shore Tributary To Eastern Br. Elizabeth R. Entirety Of Broad Creek. Cbp Segment Ebemh. Bibi Segment Ebemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .4 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Carbell Swamp - Upper VAT-G14R_CRL01A08 Upper Portion Of Swamp. Upstream Tributary To The Northwest Branch Of Lake Prince (Near Holly Grove Church). Entire Watershed Is Portion Of Pws For City Of Norfolk. Waterbody Map River 2.6 Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Carbell Swamp- Lower VAT-G14R_CRL02A08 Upstream Tributary To The Northwest Branch Of Lake Prince (Near Holly Grove Church). Lower Segment Of Swamp. Entire Watershed Is Portion Of Pws For City Of Norfolk. Waterbody Map River 1.3 Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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. Waterbody Map River 17.1 Miles Not_Assessed  
Deep Creek, Southern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_DEC01A06 South Of I-64 Crossing Of Southern Br. E Shore Trib To Southern Br. Entirety Of Creek. Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .3 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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. Cbp Segment Wbemh. Portion Of The Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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. Cbp Segment Ebemh. Bibi Segment Ebemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary 1.0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Eastern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_EBE01A00 Eastern Branch, Elizabeth River Freshwater Portions Of G15r-02. Waterbody Map River 20.3 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). Cbp Segment Ebemh. Bibi Segment Ebemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .4 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Eley Swamp Tributary To Lake Cohoon (Pws) VAT-G12R_ELE01A00 Located Northeast Of Myrtle. Segment Extends 2.40 Mi. Upstream And 2.20 Mi. Downstream From Rt. 607 Crossing. Portion Of Portsmouth Water Supply Reservoirs. Waterbody Map River 4.7 Miles Impaired Non-pollutant impairment
Elizabeth River Mainstem - Middle VAT-G15E_ELI02A06 From A Line Between Hospital Pt And Smiths Cr Down Stream To The End Of Cbp-Bibi Segment Elimha (Downstream Of Lamberts Pt.). Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Elimha. Dss (Admin) Condemnation #S 057-00 & 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 4.0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Elizabeth River Mainstem - Mouth VAT-G15E_ELI03A08 From Start Bibi Segment Elipha (Se Corner Craney Isl. Line To East) Downstream To Mouth (Ne Corner Craney Isl. East To S Glenwood Pk). Cbp Segment Eliph. Bib Segment Elipha. Dss (Admin) Condemnation #S 057-00 & 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 3.5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Elizabeth River Mainstem - Upper VAT-G15E_ELI01A06 From Start Of Mainstem Downstream To Line Between Hospital Pt And Smiths Cr. (Incl. Hague). Bibi Segment Elimha (Downstream Lamberts Pt.). Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Elimha. Dss (Admin) Condem # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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. Cbp Segment Wbemh. Portion Of The Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Hampton River [Less Mill Point Creek Beach Area] VAT-G15E_HAI01A06 Located Between Cherry Acres & East Hampton Areas Of Hampton, North Shore Tributary To Hampton Roads Harbor. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Hoffler Creek VAT-G15E_HOF01A06 Located Along South Shore Of Hampton Roads Harbor. Entirety Of Hoffler Cr. South Shore Trib To James R. West Of Craney Isl. (At Mouth Of Elizabeth R). Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss (Open) Shellfish Harvesting Condemnation # 057-069 F [Effective 20030405]. Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Indian River - Eastern Branch, Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_IND01A02 Located Southwest Of Broad Creek. Between Campostella Heights And Tanglewood. Entirety Of Creek Including Tribs. Cbp Segment Ebemh. Portion Of The Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Harvesting Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .3 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
James R. - Newport News Point To Nw Corner Craney Isl. VAT-G11E_JMS05A06 Mainstem From A Line Following The Rt. 664 Crossing Downstream To Line Between Lincoln Park/Nw Corner Craney Island.. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Data Unavailable Estuary 3.4 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
James River - Anderson Park Beach Area VAT-G15E_JMS01C06 Located Ne Of Newport News Point, Along The Northern Shore Of Hampton Roads Harbor. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
James River - Gravel Neck To Pagan River VAT-G11E_JMS01A06 From Start Of Jmsmh Salinity Boundary (Hog Isl. Cr.) Downstream To Line Between Blunt Point Nn) /Goodwin Pt. (Isle Of Wight) . Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss (Open) Shellfish Direct Harvesting Condemnation # 057-069 I (Effective 20041008). Waterbody Map Estuary 48.3 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
James River - King/Lincoln Park Beach Area VAT-G15E_JMS01B06 Located Ne Of Newport News Point, Along The Northern Shore Of Hampton Roads Harbor. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
James River At Hampton Roads Harbor VAT-G15E_JMS01A00 Mainstem From A Line Between Lincoln Park And The Nw Corner Of Craney Isl. Downstream To Mouth At Hampton Roads Tunnel. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 25.0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Direct Harvesting Condemnation # 063-046 B (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Lafayette River - Lower VAT-G15E_LAF02A06 Located East Of Craney Isl. From Rt. 337 (Hampton Blvd Bridge, Rm 1.75) Downstream To The Mouth. Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Lafmha. Dss (Admin) Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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). Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Lafmha. Dss (Admin) Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 1.6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Lafayette River, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_LAF01A00 Riverine Tributaries To Lafayette River Data Unavailable River .3 Miles Not_Assessed  
Lake Burnt Mills VAT-G14L_NWB01A08 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. Waterbody Map Reservoir 638.0 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
Lake Cahoon (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. Waterbody Map Reservoir 454.2 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
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. Waterbody Map Reservoir 200.0 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
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. Waterbody Map Reservoir 489.6 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
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. Waterbody Map Reservoir 708.9 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
Lake Wright VAT-C08L_LAR01A06 South Of Norfolk Intl. Airport, South Of Rt I-64 Adjacent To Usaa Office Park. Sampled By City Of Norfolk As Pws. Waterbody Map Reservoir 12.0 Acres Good  
Mill Point Creek - Beach Area, Hampton River VAT-G15E_HAI02A06 Located Along The Hampton River Near The End Of Queen St. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Nansemond River - Lower VAT-G13E_NAN04A00 Nansemond R Nearer Mouth. From A Line On West Shore At Paxton Pt. To East Shore At Newman Pt. (Parallel With Mouth Bennett Cr.) Downstream To Mouth. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss (Open) Condemnation # 063- 046 (Effective 20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary 4.6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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 Paxton Pt. To Newman Pt. (Parallel With Mouth Bennett Cr.) Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Portion Of Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary 5.0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Nansemond River - Upper VAT-G13E_NAN01A00 Upper Nansemond River, Within City Of Suffolk. Extends From Most Upstream Point In River At Lake Meade Dam (Rm 19.8) Downstream To Rt. 58/460 Crossing (Rm 15.2). Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Portion Of Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .3 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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 Reservoir (Rm 11.9). Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Portion Of Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .2 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
New Mill Creek - Southern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_NMC01A00 Located South Of I-64 Crossing Of Southern Br. Eastern Shore Trib To Southern Br, Down Stream Of Locks. Entirety Of Creek. Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Paradise Creek - Southern Br. Elizabeth R. VAT-G15E_PAR01A06 South Of Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Eastern Shore Trib To Southern Br. Entirety Of Creek. Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Saint Julian Creek VAT-G15E_STJ01A04 Northwest Of Gilmerton Bridge. Eastern Shore Tributary To Southern Br. Entirety Of Creek. Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Scott Creek VAT-G15E_SCO01A06 South Shore Tributary Of Elizabeth River Mainstem. Upstream Of Pinner Point. Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Elimha. Portion Of The Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Harvesting Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .2 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Shingle Creek VAT-G13R_SGL01A06 Upstream Portion Of Shingle Creek. Downstream Of Jericho Ditch To Confluence With Estuarine Portion At Lookout Tower Location (Downstream Of Rt 337). Data Unavailable River 1.6 Miles Not_Assessed  
Shingle Creek - Southeast Branch VAT-G13R_SGL02A08 Southeast Branch From Confluence With Southwest Branch To Converges With Big Ditch. Data Unavailable River .6 Miles Not_Assessed  
Shingle Creek - Southwest Branch VAT-G13R_SGL03A08 Southwest Branch From Pleasant Hill Cem. To Rosemont Subdivision, Crosses Route 642. Waterbody Map River 4.2 Miles Not_Assessed  
Shingle Creek - Tributary To Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_SGL01A00 Ne Of Suffolk, Near Rt 642. From End Of Tidal Waters (0.2 Mi Upstream Of Portsmouth Blvd) Downstream To Nansemond R. Headwaters Connect To Canals (Jericho Ditch) In Dismal Swamp. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
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 R. Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Admin) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Middle VAT-G15E_SBE02A06 From I-64 Crossing @ Deep Cr. Confluence (Rm 6.86) Downstream To The Jordan Bridge (Rm 2.30). Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary 1.0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_SBE01A00 Riverine Tributaries To The Southern Branch, Elizabeth River Waterbody Map River 39.4 Miles Not_Assessed  
Southern Branch, Elizabeth R. - Upper VAT-G15E_SBE01A00 South Of I-64 Crossing. From Headwaters @ Great Br Locks Downstream To I-64 Crossing @ Deep Cr. (Rm 6.86). Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 1997-05-01). Waterbody Map Estuary .6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Speights Run - Lake (Pws) VAT-G12L_SPE01A06 Northwest Of Suffolk Municipal Airport. Southwest Of Lake Kilby. Most Southwest Branch And Upstream Of Lake Kilby/Lake Meade System (Headwater Impoundments Of Nansemond River). Portion Of Portsmouth Pws System. Waterbody Map Reservoir 117.8 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
Star & Oyster House Creeks - Tributary To Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_STR01A04 Eastern Shore Tributary To Nansemond R. Adjacent To The Naval Communication Station At Driver. From Headwaters To Confluence With Nansemond R. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Streeter Creek VAT-G15E_SRE01A06 Located Along South Shore Of Hampton Roads Harbor. Entirety Of Streeter Cr. South Shore Trib To James R. Near Craney Isl. (At Mouth Of Elizabeth R).Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss (Open) Shellfish Harvesting Condemnation # 057-069 F [Effective 20030405]. Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Unsegmented Estuaries - Lower Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_ZZZ02A08 Lower Nansemond River Unsegmented Tributaries Without A Dss Condemnation. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss (Open) Shellfish Direct Harvesting Condemnation # 063-046 (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .0 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Unsegmented Estuaries - Upper Nansemond R. VAT-G13E_ZZZ01A00 Upper Nansemond River Unsegmented Tributaries With A Dss Condemnation.. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .2 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Unsegmented Estuaries In Ebemh VAT-G15E_ZZZ03A08 Cbp Segment Ebemh. Bibi Segment Ebemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .3 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Unsegmented Estuaries In Hampton Roads Harbor VAT-G15E_ZZZ01A00 Non Segmented Areas Of G15 Within The Hampton Roads Harbor Area (Incl. Mill Cr.). Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 1.0 Square Miles Good  
Unsegmented Estuaries In Sbemh VAT-G15E_ZZZ02A08 Cbp Segment Sbemh. Bibi Segment Sbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Unsegmented Estuaries In Wbemh VAT-G15E_ZZZ04A08 Cbp Segment Wbemh. Bibi Segment Wbemha. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Unsegmented Rivers In G12r (Pws) VAT-G12R_ZZZ01A00 Non Segmented Areas Of G12. Portion Of Portsmouth Water Supply Reservoirs. Waterbody Map River 17.0 Miles Not_Assessed  
Unsegmented Rivers In G13r VAT-G13R_ZZZ01A00 Non Segmented Riverine Tributaries To The Nansemond River And Its Tidal Tributaries In G13. Waterbody Map River 50.2 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. Waterbody Map River 31.5 Miles Not_Assessed  
Unsegmented Rivers In G15r - Hampton Roads Area VAT-G15R_ZZZ01A06 Non Segmented Rivers Within G15r-06. Data Unavailable River 3.4 Miles Not_Assessed  
Unsegmented Rivers In K39r. VAT-K39R_ZZZ01A00 Evaluated Non Segmented Areas Of K39. Majority Of Waters Are Feeder Ditches To Lake Drummond. Waterbody Map River 179.2 Miles Not_Assessed  
Western Branch - Tributary To Nansemond R. 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. Cbp Segment Jmsmh. Dss Shellfish Condemnation # 063-008 A (20060202). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Western Branch Reservoir VAT-G14L_NWB02A08 West Of Chuckatuck. Impounded Headwaters Tributary Of The Nansemond River. Portion Of Norfolk Water Supply Reservoirs. Waterbody Map Reservoir 1,205.4 Acres Impaired TMDL needed
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. Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Wbemha. Dss (Admin) Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 1.5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Western Branch, Elizabeth R. - Riverine VAT-G15R_WBE01A00 Riverine Tributaries To The Western Branch, Elizabeth River Waterbody Map River 20.8 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). Cbp Segment Eliph. Bibi Segment Wbemha. Dss (Admin) Condemnation # 065-007 E (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .6 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Willoughby Bay - Beach Area VAT-G15E_WLY03A06 Located Along The Northern Shore Portion Of Willoughby Bay Along Willoughby Spit.. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary .1 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed
Willoughby Bay [Less Beach Area] VAT-G15E_WLY01A06 Located Adjacent To Mouth Of James River At Hampton Roads, Southeast Of Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. Cbp Segment Jmsph. Dss (Administrative) Shellfish Condemnation # 057-007 A (Effective 19970501). Waterbody Map Estuary 2.5 Square Miles Impaired TMDL needed

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Causes of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008

Virginia, Hampton Roads

Description of this table
NOTE: Click on the underlined "Cause of Impairment" value to see a listing of those waters with that cause of impairment.
Size of Assessed Waters with Listed Causes of Impairment
Enterococcus Bacteria     7.2
pH 7.2   .0
Chlorophyll-A     76.8
Fecal Coliform     6.5
Tributylin TBT (Tributylstanne)     11.2
Dissolved Oxygen 1.3 3,813.8 81.7
Estuarine Bioassessments     20.1
Benthic Macroinvertebrates Bioassessments 2.6    
PCB(s) in Fish Tissue     107.1

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Probable Sources Contributing to Impairments for Reporting Year 2008

Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed

Description of this table
Size of Assessed Waters with Probable Sources of Impairments
Agriculture     81.7
Atmospheric Deposition - Nitrogen     81.7
Contaminated Sediments     24.2
Industrial Point Source Discharge     106.7
Internal Nutrient Recycling     81.7
Loss Of Riparian Habitat     81.7
Municipal Point Source Discharges     106.7
Natural Conditions - Water Quality Standards Use Attainability Analyses Needed 7.2    
Non-Point Source     76.8
Other Shipping Releases (Wastes And Detritus)     11.2
Shipbuilding, Repairs, Drydocking     11.2
Source Unknown 1.3 3,813.8 107.9
Sources Outside State Jurisdiction Or Borders     81.7
Wet Weather Discharges (Non-Point Source)     81.7
Wet Weather Discharges (Point Source And Combination Of Stormwater, Sso Or Cso)     81.7

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TMDL Alternatives by Cause of Impairment for Reporting Year 2008


Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed


No TMDL Alternatives reported.

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Cumulative TMDLs by Pollutant

Virginia, Hampton Roads Watershed

This chart includes TMDLs since October 1, 1995.

Description of this table
NOTE: Click on the underlined "Number of TMDLs Completed" value to see a listing of those approved TMDLs for the pollutant.
Number of Causes of
Impairment Addressed
Enterococcus Bacteria color.gif 10 10
Ammonia color.gif 7 7
Tributyltin color.gif 6 6
Fecal Coliform color.gif 3 3
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) color.gif 3 3
Carbonaceous Bod color.gif 1 1
Dissolved Oxygen color.gif 1 1
Total Kjehldahl Nitrogen (TKN) color.gif 1 1

Total: 32 TMDLs; 0 Causes of Impairment



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