Wilderness Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lee Lake Dam Grant Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Wilderness Dam, also known as Wilderness Run Lake Dam, is a private dam located in Spotsylvania, Virginia.
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Summary
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 650 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, it offers a surface area of 29 acres and a storage capacity of 720 acre-feet, providing a picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy.
Situated along Wilderness Run, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing recreational opportunities for the community. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains satisfactory as of the last inspection in May 2021. Its emergency action plan is up to date, ensuring that safety measures are in place to address any potential risks and emergencies that may arise.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wilderness Dam serves as both a functional structure and a scenic spot where the beauty of nature meets the importance of water management. As visitors explore the area, they can appreciate the dam's role in providing recreation while also acknowledging the need for proper maintenance and oversight to ensure its continued safety and functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
WILDERNESS RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
29 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
4.79 |
Nid Storage |
720 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
28 |
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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.
Wilderness Dam