Woolfolks Dam No. 1
Woolfolks Dam No. 1 is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Woolfolks Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Woolfolks Dam No. 1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Goodwin (private). It impounds the Trib. Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | Trib. Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.99410, -77.99460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Goodwin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109006 |
| Federal ID | VA109006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |