Wormley Pond Dam

WORMLEY CREEK· York, Virginia· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 4.7% in VA)
Dam Length210 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA199015

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: December 6, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI NPS

Federal Government

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Penniman Lake Dam

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York Meadows Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wormley Pond Dam?

Wormley Pond 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 Wormley Pond Dam?

Wormley Pond Dam is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wormley Pond Dam?

Wormley 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 Wormley Pond Dam?

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

Wormley Pond Dam was last inspected on December 6, 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.