Horne's Lake Dam
Horne's Lake Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Horne's Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horne's 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. James River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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. James River |
| Coordinates | 37.24800, -76.85340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Governor's Land Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095002 |
| Federal ID | VA095002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |