Woolfolks Dam No. 1
Key Takeaway
Woolfolks Dam No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA109006 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Goodwin
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Woolfolks Dam No. 1?
Woolfolks Dam No. 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 Woolfolks Dam No. 1?
Woolfolks Dam No. 1 is owned by Goodwin (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Woolfolks Dam No. 1?
Woolfolks Dam No. 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 Woolfolks Dam No. 1?
Woolfolks Dam No. 1 has a dam height of 26 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.