Pond 11 Dam

TR-KING CREEK· York, Virginia· Built 1945· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Pond 11 Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage86 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge270 cfs
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
NID IDVA199012

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: March 29, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOD USN

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Pond 11 Dam?

Pond 11 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 Pond 11 Dam?

Pond 11 Dam is owned by DOD USN (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Pond 11 Dam built?

Pond 11 Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Pond 11 Dam?

Pond 11 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Pond 11 Dam?

Pond 11 Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Pond 11 Dam last inspected?

Pond 11 Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2017. 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.