Pond 12 Dam dam
Pond 12 Dam
Pond 12 Dam, located in York, Virginia, is a Federal-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation, specifically catering to fish and wildlife enthusiasts. Built in 1960 by the US Navy, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 10.5 feet and spans a length of 350 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities in the NWS Yorktown area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Pond 12 Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and repairs. The last inspection in March 2017 revealed areas in need of improvement, although the risk assessment remains at a very high level. As a controlled spillway structure, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 140 cubic feet per second and is essential for managing water flow in the TR-King Creek area.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the historical significance and recreational value of Pond 12 Dam, while also recognizing the importance of ensuring its structural integrity and safety for future generations. With ongoing risk management measures and potential maintenance efforts, this dam can continue to contribute to the local ecosystem and provide a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pond 12 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 1 cfs | → |
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 14 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 27 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 14 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 6 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond 12 Dam.
Boat launches
- Campsite Drive 606, Lee Hall
- Greate Road Gloucester Point
- Cappahosic Road Gloucester County
- Jamestown Road 1826, James City County
- Old Wormley Creek Road 1199, York County
- Denbigh Boulevard 3, Newport News
Track Pond 12 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Pond 12 Dam
Where does the data for Pond 12 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Pond 12 Dam.