Willis River Dam #7

Virginia — Buckingham County — HATCHER CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
RiverHATCHER CREEK
Coordinates37.55520, -78.35000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage3,251 acre-ft
Max Storage3,251 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 25, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPeter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameOwnby

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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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