Wunder Dam is an earth dam located in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Wunder Dam
The primary purpose of Wunder Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bowman Agricultural Enterprises;bowman Agricultural Enterprises LLC (private). It impounds the Holmans Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Shenandoah |
| River/Stream | Holmans Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.71610, -78.76240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bowman Agricultural Enterprises;bowman Agricultural Enterprises LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA171009 |
| Federal ID | VA171009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |