Warehams Pond

Trob. To James River· James City, Virginia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 15.4% in VA)
Dam Length375 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage459 acre-ft
Normal Storage268 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA095016

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Xanterra Kingsmill, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Warehams Pond?

Warehams Pond 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 Warehams Pond?

Warehams Pond is owned by Xanterra Kingsmill, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Warehams Pond?

Warehams Pond 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 Warehams Pond?

Warehams Pond 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.