Wapelala Dam
Wapelala Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wapelala Dam
The primary purpose of Wapelala Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clint Baldwin (private). It impounds the Green Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 119 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Green Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.35380, -78.36950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clint Baldwin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049036 |
| Federal ID | VA049036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |