Willis River Dam #3

Virginia — Buckingham County — BISHOP CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
RiverBISHOP CREEK
Coordinates37.42660, -78.48160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length475 ft
NID Storage871 acre-ft
Max Storage871 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPeter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameTipton

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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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