Skiffes Creek Dam is an earth dam located in James City, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 500 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 Skiffes Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Skiffes Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;city of Newport News - Waterworks Department;city of Newport News Waterworks Department (public utility). It impounds the Skiffes Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 98 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | James City |
| River/Stream | Skiffes Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.19860, -76.58460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 790 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 98 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;city of Newport News - Waterworks Department;city of Newport News Waterworks Department |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA700003 |
| Federal ID | VA700003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |