Wingfield Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

Wingfield Lake Dam, also known as Governor's Land No.


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Summary

1, is a private dam located in James City, Virginia. The dam is primarily used for recreational purposes and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 350 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary of the James River, Wingfield Lake Dam poses a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.

While the exact year of completion is unknown, Wingfield Lake Dam continues to be inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in July 2014. The dam does not currently have an emergency action plan in place, but its hazard potential is considered low. Despite not being rated for its condition, Wingfield Lake Dam remains a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts in Virginia due to its recreational importance and the regulatory oversight it receives from the state.

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

trib James River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

24
       
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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.