Wildwood Dam # 1

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCampbell
Nearest CityLynchburg
River/StreamUnnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 RU56 Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.29710, -79.27320

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage271 acre-ft
Max Storage271 acre-ft
Normal Storage174 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWildwood Area Recreation Association (WARA)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA031008
Federal IDVA031008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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