Little Creek Dam, Virginia, USA

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Quick Facts About Little Creek Dam

Location: James City, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.3504, -76.8407
River: River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned:
Dam Height: 67 ft (20 m)
Dam Length: 1,900 ft (579 m)
Dam Capacity: 32,143 acre-ft (39,648 Ml)

Little Creek Dam Map

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Little Creek Dam Information

Little Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in James City County, Virginia.

The dam, which is on the River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in and is currently owned by City of Newport News – Waterworks Department;City of Newport News – Waterworks Department;City of Newport News – Waterworks Department.

Little Creek Dam Structure

The Little Creek Dam is approximately 1,900 feet (579 m) long, 67 feet (20 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Little Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 24,600 acre-ft (30,344 Ml) and maximum capacity of 32,143 acre-ft (39,648 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 996 acres (403 ha) and the total catchment area is 5 square miles (12 square kilometres).

Little Creek Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Little Creek Dam does not have any spillways.

Little Creek Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Little Creek Dam
James City, Virginia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 67 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,900 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 32,143 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 5 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Little Creek Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Little Creek Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:21
Sunrise 05:53
Sunset 20:30
Temperature (°F) 81
Feels Like (°F) 87
Cloud Coverage (%) 96
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 92
Wind Speed (mph) 4
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Little Creek Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 76 89 98 1014 85 9 22 W 100 3 light rain
Tue 75 100 106 1017 38 10 28 SSW 100 2 moderate rain
Wed 73 96 102 1016 46 17 31 WSW 100 21 heavy intensity rain
Thu 70 89 94 1014 59 12 27 SSW 100 31 very heavy rain
Fri 71 92 97 1013 47 9 23 W 100 6 moderate rain
Sat 71 95 101 1014 45 8 19 ESE 80 0 light rain
Sun 70 98 107 1013 42 7 15 SE 100 68 very heavy rain
Mon 71 91 95 1015 48 5 13 NW 100 0 light rain

Little Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Little Creek Dam?

Little Creek Dam is in Virginia.

In which county is the Little Creek Dam?

Little Creek Dam is in James City County.

How high is the Little Creek Dam?

Little Creek Dam is 67 feet high.

How long is the Little Creek Dam?

Little Creek Dam is 1,900 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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