Dams in James City, Virginia
36Total Dams
1High Hazard
4Significant
Dam Safety in James City, Virginia
James City has 36 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 4 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in James City is 59 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Little Creek Dam at 67 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Creek Dam | High | Poor | 67 | Water Supply | |
| Lake Nice Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | Recreation | |
| Mirror Lakes Dam No. 1 (west) | Significant | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | |
| Horne's Lake Dam | Significant | Fair | 15 | Recreation | |
| Cranston Mill Pond Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | |
| Brewery Road Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 35 | Recreation | |
| Deer Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Kingspoint Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 30 | Recreation | |
| Kiskiack South Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam | Low | Fair | 24 | ||
| Wingfield Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 24 | Recreation | |
| Whittaker Lake Dam | Low | Fair | 22 | Recreation | |
| Eastern Pond Dam (pc 106) | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Irrigation | |
| Warehams Pond | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | |
| Skiffes Creek Dam | Low | Poor | 16 | Water Supply | |
| Western Pond | Low | Fair | 15 | Other | |
| Jolly Pond Dam | Low | Poor | 10 | Recreation | |
| Massie Farm Pond | Undetermined | Fair | 30 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Dozier Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 28 | ||
| Rennicks Pond Dam | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | |
| Williamsburg National Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Toano Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | Irrigation | |
| Ford Colony Dam #2 | Undetermined | Fair | 22 | ||
| Lake Powell Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | |
| Wenger Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | |
| Kingsmill Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | |
| Taylor Pit Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | |
| Ford Colony Dam #1 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | ||
| Mirror Lakes Dam No. 2 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | ||
| Cowles Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 17 | Recreation | |
| Scotts Pond | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | |
| Stieffen Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | |
| Warburton Pond Dam | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | |
| Richardson Millpond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | |
| Perry Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | |
| Lake Pasbehegh Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation |