Skiffes Creek Dam

Virginia — James City County — SKIFFES CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyJames City
RiverSKIFFES CREEK
Coordinates37.19860, -76.58460

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage1,108 acre-ft
Max Storage1,108 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerCity of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News Waterworks Department

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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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