Lake Summit Dam, also known as Wyndhurst Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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Built by Hurt and Proffitt, Inc., this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans a length of 410 feet, with a storage capacity of 111.2 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction, situated along an unnamed tributary of Tomahawk Creek.
With a hazard potential rated as high, the dam has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in April 2021. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam does not have a Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared. It operates with an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 348 cubic feet per second. The dam's normal storage capacity is 31 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 10.7 acres and serving a drainage area of 1.1 square miles.
Lake Summit Dam poses as an important structure in the region, playing a crucial role in flood risk reduction for Lynchburg and its surrounding areas. With its unique design and functionality, it stands as a reminder of the intricate balance between water resource management and climate impact mitigation efforts.
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed tributary of Tomahawk Creek - VAHU6 JM10 Blackwater Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10.7 |
Drainage Area |
1.1 |
Nid Storage |
111.2 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
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