Willcox Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPetersburg
Nearest CityPetersburg
River/StreamUnnamed tributary to Lieutenant Run - VAHU6 JA40 Appomattox River - Old Town Creek
Coordinates37.20210, -77.40610

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length356 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage119 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge10,118 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Petersburg
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA730002
Federal IDVA730002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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