Willis River Dam #5f

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
River/StreamTR-WHISPERING CREEK
Coordinates37.48900, -78.42890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length595 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,178 acre-ft
Max Storage1,178 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPeter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA029006
Federal IDVA029006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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