Wilcks Dam

Wilcks Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Wilcks Dam

The primary purpose of Wilcks Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H. M. Chapman (private). It impounds the Angola Creek.

The dam stands 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 123 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCumberland
River/StreamAngola Creek
Coordinates37.37990, -78.25010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage123 acre-ft
Max Storage123 acre-ft
Normal Storage73 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerH. M. Chapman
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA049013
Federal IDVA049013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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