Whittaker Lake Dam
Whittaker Lake Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Whittaker Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whittaker Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Governor's Land Foundation (private). It impounds the Trib. Shellbank Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Trib. Shellbank Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.24740, -76.82870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Governor's Land Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095001 |
| Federal ID | VA095001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |