Willis River Dam #9

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
River/StreamPAYNE CREEK
Coordinates37.48240, -78.37190

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length340 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage590 acre-ft
Max Storage590 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVA029010
Federal IDVA029010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Buckingham County Dam #27 2.7 mi Undetermined Ca Ira Dam 2.7 mi Undetermined Willis River Dam #5f 3.2 mi High Buckingham County Dam #28 3.3 mi Undetermined East Ridge Dam 3.3 mi Significant Kyanite East Ridge Dam 3.5 mi Undetermined Kyanite Dam #3 3.7 mi Undetermined Willis River Dam #4 3.7 mi High Willis River Dam #5e 4.2 mi High Bish Dam 4.3 mi Undetermined