Wildwood Dam # 1

Unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 RU56 Buffalo Creek· Campbell, Virginia· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Wildwood Dam # 1 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 83.5% in VA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Normal Storage174 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA031008

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: April 13, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Wildwood Area Recreation Association (WARA)

Private

Nearby Dams

Wildwood Dam # 2

Campbell, VA

Unknown 26 ft

Wildwood Dam # 3

Campbell, VA

Unknown 24 ft

Timberlake Dam

Campbell, VA

High Hazard 29 ft

London Downs Dam

Bedford, VA

Unknown 23 ft

Crowder Dam

Bedford, VA

Unknown 23 ft

Poplar Forest Dam

Bedford, VA

Unknown 22 ft

Perrow Dam

Campbell, VA

Unknown 24 ft

Delaware Properties Dam

Bedford, VA

Unknown 32 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Wildwood Dam # 1?

Wildwood Dam # 1 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 Wildwood Dam # 1?

Wildwood Dam # 1 is owned by Wildwood Area Recreation Association (WARA) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Wildwood Dam # 1?

Wildwood Dam # 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Wildwood Dam # 1?

Wildwood Dam # 1 has a dam height of 37 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 Wildwood Dam # 1 last inspected?

Wildwood Dam # 1 was last inspected on April 13, 2022. 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.