Wormley Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Wormley Pond Dam, located in York, Virginia, is a Federal-owned structure on Wormley Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 11 feet, with a length of 210 feet, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is listed as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the last inspection took place in November 1994. This dam plays a significant role in the local water resource management and offers recreational opportunities for visitors.

Despite not being regulated or permitted by the state, Wormley Pond Dam serves as a vital structure in the area, contributing to the overall drainage area of 1.2 square miles. With a spillway type and width unspecified, the dam's risk assessment and management measures are currently not available. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and inundation maps readiness for the dam are also not specified, highlighting the need for further evaluation and monitoring of this essential water resource infrastructure.

As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of assessing and maintaining structures like Wormley Pond Dam becomes increasingly crucial. With its location in a Federal jurisdiction and under the Norfolk District, the dam's role in water management and recreation underscores the need for continued monitoring, inspection, and potential risk assessment to ensure its safety and functionality for years to come.

Dam Length

210

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

WORMLEY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

1.2

Nid Storage

108

Structural Height

11

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

11
       
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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.