Stieffen Pond Dam

trib. Skimino Creek· James City, Virginia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 15.4% in VA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA095036

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: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Stieffen Co. LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stieffen Pond Dam?

Stieffen 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 Stieffen Pond Dam?

Stieffen Pond Dam is owned by Stieffen Co. LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stieffen Pond Dam?

Stieffen 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 Stieffen Pond Dam?

Stieffen Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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.

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.