Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam

Pates Creek· James City, Virginia· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA095034

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 15, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Berkeley Realty Property Management;The Vineyards Homeowners Association, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam?

Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam?

Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam is owned by Berkeley Realty Property Management;The Vineyards Homeowners Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam?

Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam has a dam height of 24 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam last inspected?

Ajacan Lake Bmp Dam was last inspected on September 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.