Whippoorwill Dam

Virginia — Rappahannock County — TR-Big Branch

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRappahannock
RiverTR-Big Branch
Coordinates38.70700, -78.17640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length590 ft
NID Storage439 acre-ft
Max Storage439 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 24, 2014
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWhippoorwill Pond, LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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