Woods Landing Dam

TRIB - JAMES RIVER· Bedford, Virginia· Earth· 41 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Woods Landing Dam 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	41 ft (taller than 87.7% in VA)
Dam Length	375 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	142 acre-ft
Normal Storage	96 acre-ft

Surface Area	9 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	VA019023

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: October 2, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Woods Landing Home Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woods Landing Dam?

Woods Landing Dam 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 Woods Landing Dam?

Woods Landing Dam is owned by Woods Landing Home Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Woods Landing Dam?

Woods Landing Dam 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 Woods Landing Dam?

Woods Landing Dam has a dam height of 41 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 Woods Landing Dam last inspected?

Woods Landing Dam was last inspected on October 2, 2020. 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.