Woolfolk Brothers Dam #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Woolfolk Brothers Dam #2, located in Louisa, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 24 feet and a length of 530 feet, this dam creates a reservoir with a storage capacity of 123 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Although the hazard potential of Woolfolk Brothers Dam #2 is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, the dam is required to undergo regular inspections with a frequency of once per year. Emergency action plans are not yet prepared, and risk assessment and management measures are also lacking. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, and its risk assessment and mitigation strategies are yet to be fully developed to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding area in the event of a potential breach or failure.
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
trib. Beaver Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
123 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
North Anna River Near Partlow
|
46cfs |
Rivanna River At Palmyra
|
133cfs |
James River At Cartersville
|
2090cfs |
Robinson River Near Locust Dale
|
44cfs |
Rapidan River Near Culpeper
|
97cfs |
Po River Near Spotsylvania
|
10cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Woolfolk Brothers Dam #2