Willis River Dam #1a
Virginia — Buckingham County — WILLIS RIVER
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River | WILLIS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.44000, -78.54430 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,183 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 22, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Other Name | Big Chesapeake |
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.