Wolfsnare Lake Dam

Virginia — Virginia Beach County — Wolfsnare Creek - VAHU6 CB25 Lynnhaven River Eastern Branch

Location

StateVirginia
CountyVirginia Beach
RiverWolfsnare Creek - VAHU6 CB25 Lynnhaven River Eastern Branch
Coordinates36.85720, -76.05780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage217 acre-ft
Max Storage217 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 9, 2009
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSouthern Points/Wolfsnare Plantation
Other NameCity No. 13;Southern Points/Wolfsnare Plantation

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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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