Walker Mill Dam

Virginia — Nelson County — Rockfish River, James River

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNelson
RiverRockfish River, James River
Coordinates37.78746, -78.69954

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage64 acre-ft
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1910
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHydro-WM, LLC

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in Virginia