Willis River Dam #3

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
River/StreamBISHOP CREEK
Coordinates37.42660, -78.48160

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length475 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage871 acre-ft
Max Storage871 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

OwnerPeter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA029003
Federal IDVA029003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Willis River Dam #2 2.0 mi High Willis River Dam #6a 2.0 mi High Buckingham County Dam #39 2.4 mi Undetermined Willis River Dam #1a 3.6 mi High Monroe, Melvin & Johns Dam 3.6 mi Undetermined Willis River Dam #4 3.7 mi High Willis River Dam #1b 3.7 mi Significant Willis River Dam #6 3.8 mi High Kyanite Dam #3 3.8 mi Undetermined Kyanite East Ridge Dam 4.0 mi Undetermined