Kingsmill Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 170 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kingsmill Dam
The primary purpose of Kingsmill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Busch Properties Inc. (private).
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| Coordinates | 37.23630, -76.67250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Busch Properties Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095015 |
| Federal ID | VA095015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |