Woodland Pond

LICKING CREEK· Chesterfield, Virginia· Earth· 35 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woodland Pond is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	35 ft (taller than 80% in VA)
Dam Length	1,370 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.3K acre-ft

Surface Area	122 acres
Drainage Area	3 sq mi
Max Discharge	17,965 cfs
NID ID	VA041029

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: June 2, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Woodland Pond Lakefront Association, Inc.

Private

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Crostick Dam

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Swift Creek Dam

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Margaret Dam

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Leroy Dam

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Shoosmith Dam

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Thomas Dam

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Beaver Lake Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodland Pond?

Woodland Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Woodland Pond?

Woodland Pond is owned by Woodland Pond Lakefront Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Woodland Pond?

Woodland Pond 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 Woodland Pond?

Woodland Pond has a dam height of 35 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 Woodland Pond last inspected?

Woodland Pond was last inspected on June 2, 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.