Gressitt Dam
Gressitt Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Gressitt Dam
The primary purpose of Gressitt Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Guy Family Trust (private). It impounds the Hockley Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 374 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 11/10/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| River/Stream | Hockley Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.49570, -76.72250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Guy Family Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097006 |
| Federal ID | VA097006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |