Wilck Family Dam #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Cumberland, Virginia, Wilck Family Dam #1 is a privately owned dam regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

With a height of 30 feet and a length of 400 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 178.44 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined, it is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and integrity.

Although the dam's condition is not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are pending updates. The dam serves a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 110.24 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.6 acres. Despite its private ownership, Wilck Family Dam #1 plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Virginia.

As a key structure in the Norfolk District, Wilck Family Dam #1 is a significant component of the local water infrastructure. With its regulated status and regular inspections, the dam demonstrates a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the condition and management of dams like Wilck Family Dam #1 to ensure sustainable and reliable water supplies for communities and ecosystems in the region.

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

30

Surface Area

10.6

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

178.44

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

30
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.