Winton Country Club Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tusculum Dam Amherst County Dam # 3
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Winton Country Club Dam, located in Amherst, Virginia, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 31.3 feet and a storage capacity of 68.5 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a significant role in providing water for agricultural activities in the region. The dam, regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and is classified as having a significant hazard potential.
In addition to its primary purpose of irrigation, Winton Country Club Dam also offers recreational opportunities for the local community. With a surface area of 6.1 acres, the dam provides a picturesque setting for activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. The condition assessment of the dam was last conducted in January 2021 and deemed satisfactory, ensuring the safety of both the dam and the surrounding area.
Despite its importance as a water resource, Winton Country Club Dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates listed in its data. However, the dam continues to be a vital infrastructure for water management in the region, serving as a reminder of the intersection between water resources and climate resilience. Enthusiasts in the field of water resource management and climate adaptation would find Winton Country Club Dam to be an interesting case study in balancing agricultural needs with environmental considerations.
Dam Length |
373 |
Dam Height |
31.3 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed tributary to Buffalo River - VAHU6 JM29 Buffalo River - Stonewall Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
68.5 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
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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.
Winton Country Club Dam