5Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Newport News County, Virginia
Newport News County has 5 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Newport News County is 95 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lee Hall Reservoir Dam at 24 ft.
Explore more: Oldest dams in Virginia · Tallest dams · High risk dams · Largest reservoirs
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Hall Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Water Supply | |
| Lion's Bridge Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1931 |
| Kerry Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | |
| Eustis Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | ||
| Sluice Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation |