Rennicks Pond Dam

TR-POWHATAN CREEK· James City, Virginia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rennicks Pond Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA)
Dam Length560 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage188 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge466 cfs
NID IDVA095019

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 7, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Powhatan Secondary Home Owners Association - Berkeley Management

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rennicks Pond Dam?

Rennicks Pond Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Rennicks Pond Dam?

Rennicks Pond Dam is owned by Powhatan Secondary Home Owners Association - Berkeley Management (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rennicks Pond Dam?

Rennicks 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 Rennicks Pond Dam?

Rennicks Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Rennicks Pond Dam last inspected?

Rennicks Pond Dam was last inspected on October 7, 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.