Winston Lake Dam

WINSTON CREEK· Cumberland, Virginia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Winston Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA)
Dam Length275 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA049025

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 4, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

VA Department of Forestry/Cumberland State Forest

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Winston Lake Dam?

Winston Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Winston Lake Dam?

Winston Lake Dam is owned by VA Department of Forestry/Cumberland State Forest (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Winston Lake Dam?

Winston Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Winston Lake Dam?

Winston Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Winston Lake Dam last inspected?

Winston Lake Dam was last inspected on May 4, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.