Skiffes Creek Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyJames City
River/StreamSKIFFES CREEK
Coordinates37.19860, -76.58460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,108 acre-ft
Max Storage1,108 acre-ft
Normal Storage790 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News Waterworks Department
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA700003
Federal IDVA700003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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