Wilderness Dam

Virginia — Spotsylvania County — WILDERNESS RUN

Location

StateVirginia
CountySpotsylvania
RiverWILDERNESS RUN
Coordinates38.30930, -77.73710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage720 acre-ft
Max Storage720 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 5, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLake Wilderness Property Owners Association
Other NameWilderness Run Lake 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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