Diascund Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Diascund Creek Dam, located in New Kent, Virginia, is a vital water resource infrastructure primarily used for water supply purposes.


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Summary

This earth-type dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans 5000 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 29,093 acre-feet. The dam serves the important function of regulating the flow of Diascund Creek, a significant waterway in the region with a drainage area of 44.08 square miles.

Managed by a public utility entity, Diascund Creek Dam is subject to state regulation and oversight by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is rated in fair condition based on the latest assessment conducted in December 2020. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in August 2016, highlighting the importance of preparedness and risk management in the event of unforeseen emergencies. With its critical role in water supply and recreation, Diascund Creek Dam stands as a key infrastructure ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the region.

Dam Length

5000

Dam Height

35

River Or Stream

DIASCUND CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1100

Hydraulic Height

35

Drainage Area

44.08

Nid Storage

29093

Structural Height

35

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

35
       
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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. 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.