Winton Country Club Dam
Winton Country Club Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Winton Country Club Dam
The primary purpose of Winton Country Club Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Winton Farm, Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Buffalo River - Vahu6 Jm29 Buffalo River - Stonewall Creek near Amherst.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 373 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Nearest City | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Buffalo River - Vahu6 Jm29 Buffalo River - Stonewall Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.63200, -79.02660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 373 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Winton Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009018 |
| Federal ID | VA009018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |