Williamsburg Country Club Dam dam
Williamsburg Country Club Dam
Williamsburg Country Club Dam in Virginia is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. While the condition assessment is not rated and the hazard potential is undetermined, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Located in York, Virginia, the dam is situated at a latitude of 37.2434 and a longitude of -76.6366. The Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers oversees the dam, with inspection frequency set at once a year. Although the last inspection date, condition assessment date, and other key details are not provided, the dam's role in providing recreational opportunities in the area is evident.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Williamsburg Country Club Dam serves as an intriguing structure that combines the elements of water management and recreational activities. With its unique design and regulatory oversight, the dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of human-made infrastructure and environmental stewardship in the region. As efforts to assess and manage the dam's condition continue, it remains a focal point for both local residents and those interested in the intricate balance between water resources and recreational amenities.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Williamsburg Country Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 1 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 27 cfs | → |
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 14 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 14 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 499 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Williamsburg Country Club Dam.
Boat launches
- Campsite Drive 606, Lee Hall
- Jamestown Road 1826, James City County
- Greate Road Gloucester Point
- Denbigh Boulevard 3, Newport News
- Cappahosic Road Gloucester County
- Old Wormley Creek Road 1199, York County
Track Williamsburg Country Club Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Williamsburg Country Club Dam
Where does the data for Williamsburg Country Club Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Williamsburg Country Club Dam.