Wapelala Dam

Virginia — Cumberland County — Green Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCumberland
RiverGreen Creek
Coordinates37.35380, -78.36950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length265 ft
NID Storage119 acre-ft
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerClint Baldwin
Other NameLafoon, Watkins & Perry Dam

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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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