Wilcks Dam is an earth dam located in Cumberland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | Angola Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.37990, -78.25010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H. M. Chapman |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA049013 |
| Federal ID | VA049013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |