Diascund Creek Dam
Virginia — New Kent County — DIASCUND CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | New Kent |
| River | DIASCUND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.42970, -76.89360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 29,093 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,093 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 9, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | City 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.