Diascund Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Diascund Creek Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 80% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA127003 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News - Waterworks Department
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Diascund Creek Dam?
Diascund Creek Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Diascund Creek Dam?
Diascund Creek Dam is owned by City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News - Waterworks Department;City of Newport News - Waterworks Department (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Diascund Creek Dam?
Diascund Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Diascund Creek Dam?
Diascund Creek Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Diascund Creek Dam last inspected?
Diascund Creek Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.