Wildon Grove Dam
Wildon Grove Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Wildon Grove Dam
The primary purpose of Wildon Grove Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Virginia Polo Inc. (private). It impounds the Trib. Happy Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Happy Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.12860, -78.23970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Virginia Polo Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003029 |
| Federal ID | VA003029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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