Wayne Compton Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Wayne Compton Dam in Virginia stands 38 feet high and serves as a vital water resource structure with a storage capacity of 87.86 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam's primary purpose is not specified, but it plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated", with an undetermined hazard potential.

Located in Montgomery County, Virginia, Wayne Compton Dam is owned by an entity not listed in the data. Despite being federally identified, the dam is not regulated by the state and does not have a designated state agency for enforcement or inspection. With a surface area of 4.2 acres and a normal storage capacity of 16.8 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in water management in the area.

While specific details about the dam's construction and design are not provided, Wayne Compton Dam remains a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Virginia. With its strategic location and storage capacity, the dam serves as a key component in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.

Dam Height

38

Surface Area

4.2

Hydraulic Height

38

Nid Storage

87.86

Structural Height

38

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

38
       
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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.