Mirror Lakes Dam No. 1 (west) is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 295 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Mirror Lakes Dam No. 1 (west)
The primary purpose of Mirror Lakes Dam No. 1 (west) is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James City County (local government). It impounds the Trib. to France Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 295 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Trib. to France Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.38460, -76.77290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | James City County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095025 |
| Federal ID | VA095025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |