Bullock'S Pond

Goldenvale Creek Tr· Caroline, Virginia· Built 1978· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Bullock'S Pond is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.6% in VA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Max Discharge269 cfs
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
Year Modified1993
NID IDVA033047

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 24, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Fort Walker

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bullock'S Pond?

Bullock'S Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bullock'S Pond?

Bullock'S Pond is owned by Fort Walker (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bullock'S Pond built?

Bullock'S Pond was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bullock'S Pond?

Bullock'S Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bullock'S Pond?

Bullock'S Pond has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bullock'S Pond last inspected?

Bullock'S Pond was last inspected on July 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.