Willis River Dam #6a

Virginia — Buckingham County — LITTLE WILLIS RIVER

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
RiverLITTLE WILLIS RIVER
Coordinates37.40810, -78.50980

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length496 ft
NID Storage1,036 acre-ft
Max Storage1,036 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
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 NameElcan

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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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