Cranston Mill Pond Dam
Cranston Mill Pond Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cranston Mill Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Cranston Mill Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Land Trust (private). It impounds the Yarmouth Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 657 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Yarmouth Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.34750, -76.81430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 657 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Land Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095013 |
| Federal ID | VA095013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |