Davis Pond North Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Davis Pond North Dam, also known as Davis Dam, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in New Kent, Virginia, along the Mill Creek.


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Summary

This buttress dam stands at a height of 10 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance.

Although the hazard potential of Davis Pond North Dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of once a year. While the exact year of completion and specific details on the dam's structure are not provided, its importance in supporting irrigation activities in the area is evident. With its location within the Norfolk District and state jurisdiction, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in the region.

Despite lacking certain assessment details and emergency preparedness information, Davis Pond North Dam remains a key component of the water infrastructure network in Virginia. With its strategic location and purpose serving irrigation and recreation, the dam contributes to the sustainable use of water resources in the area. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will find Davis Pond North Dam to be an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity and essential infrastructure for local water management and conservation efforts.

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

400

Structural Height

10

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

10
       
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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.