Kingsmill Dam
Kingsmill Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095015 |
| Federal ID | VA095015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
Nearby Dams
Warehams Pond
1.0 mi
Low
Tutters Neck Pond Dam
1.3 mi
Undetermined
Kingspoint Dam
1.6 mi
Low
Brewery Road Dam
1.9 mi
Low
Williamsburg Country Club Dam
2.0 mi
Undetermined
Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam
2.8 mi
Low
Water Country Dam
3.1 mi
Low
Lake Matoaka Dam
3.3 mi
High
Pond 12 Dam
3.6 mi
Low
Jones Mill Pond Dam & Parkway
3.6 mi
Significant