Wilsons Dam

Wilsons Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Wilsons Dam

The primary purpose of Wilsons Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Samuel Wilson (private). It impounds the Tr-little Sayler Creek.

The dam stands 24 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
River/StreamTr-little Sayler Creek
Coordinates37.29090, -78.28550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage330 acre-ft
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerSamuel Wilson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA147012
Federal IDVA147012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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