Jolly Pond Dam

COLBY SWAMP· James City, Virginia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Jolly Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in VA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage250 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
NID IDVA095009

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: June 26, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

William Kane

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jolly Pond Dam?

Jolly Pond 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 Jolly Pond Dam?

Jolly Pond Dam is owned by William Kane (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Jolly Pond Dam?

Jolly Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jolly Pond Dam?

Jolly Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Jolly Pond Dam last inspected?

Jolly Pond Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2019. 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.