Kings Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Hanover County, Virginia, built in 1900. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kings Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Kings Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cross Mill Gallery, LLC (private). It impounds the Falling Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century old.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River/Stream | Falling Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.77680, -77.50960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cross Mill Gallery, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA085024 |
| Federal ID | VA085024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |