Sluice Dam is an earth dam located in Newport News County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall. 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 Sluice Dam
The primary purpose of Sluice Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City of Newport News (local government). It impounds the Deep Creek.
The dam stands 16 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 254 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Newport News |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.10650, -76.51270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 254 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Newport News |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA700005 |
| Federal ID | VA700005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |