Eastern Pond Dam (pc 106)
Eastern Pond Dam (pc 106) is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Eastern Pond Dam (pc 106)
The primary purpose of Eastern Pond Dam (pc 106) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James City County;james City County (local government). It impounds the W.br., Longhill Swamp Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 422 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 | W.br., Longhill Swamp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.32440, -76.76080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 422 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | James City County;James City County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA095029 |
| Federal ID | VA095029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |