Willis River Dam #9

Virginia — Buckingham County — PAYNE CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
RiverPAYNE CREEK
Coordinates37.48240, -78.37190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length340 ft
NID Storage590 acre-ft
Max Storage590 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPeter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameSpencer

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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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