James Dam
James Dam is an earth dam located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About James Dam
The primary purpose of James Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Louis Pedemonte (private). It impounds the Tr-north Anna River.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Spotsylvania |
| River/Stream | Tr-north Anna River |
| Coordinates | 37.99430, -77.64020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Louis Pedemonte |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033012 |
| Federal ID | VA033012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |