Lake Nice Dam

Virginia — James City County — trib. to France Swamp creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyJames City
Rivertrib. to France Swamp creek
Coordinates37.38920, -76.78680

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage446 acre-ft
Max Storage446 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAmerican Eastern, Inc.
Other NameWellington Subdiv, Penzance Place

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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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