Deer Lake Dam

Virginia — James City County — trib. to YARMOUTH CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyJames City
Rivertrib. to YARMOUTH CREEK
Coordinates37.34610, -76.79040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length385 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLennar Corp.
Other NameCamp Chicahomony

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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