New Winterplace Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

New Winterplace Dam, located in Ghent, West Virginia, is a privately owned structure built in 1984 on Glade Creek.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 29.5 feet with a maximum storage capacity of 192 acre-feet, this rockfill dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its versatile use in controlling water flow and providing water storage.

Despite its high hazard potential, New Winterplace Dam has been assessed as satisfactory in terms of its condition, with the last inspection conducted in February 2018. The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a normal storage capacity of 75.5 acre-feet, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for maintaining water levels and managing possible flooding events in the area.

In the event of an emergency, it is crucial for the owners of New Winterplace Dam to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. While details on the EAP status are currently unavailable, it is essential for the dam's operators to ensure that the plan meets established guidelines and that emergency contacts are up to date. Overall, New Winterplace Dam stands as a significant asset in water resource management, providing essential storage and flood control capabilities for the community.

Year Completed

1984

Dam Length

348

Dam Height

29.5

River Or Stream

GLADE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

10.3

Hydraulic Height

27.5

Nid Storage

192

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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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.