Kingspoint Dam

James City, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA095054

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 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Adam Legg;James City County;James Gravgaard;Kim Lavach & Jim Gravgaard;Mary Ann Freeman

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kingspoint Dam?

Kingspoint 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 Kingspoint Dam?

Kingspoint Dam is owned by Adam Legg;James City County;James Gravgaard;Kim Lavach & Jim Gravgaard;Mary Ann Freeman (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Kingspoint Dam?

Kingspoint 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 Kingspoint Dam?

Kingspoint Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Kingspoint Dam last inspected?

Kingspoint Dam was last inspected on September 18, 2018. 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.