Lake Summit Dam

Virginia — Lynchburg County — Unnamed tributary of Tomahawk Creek - VAHU6 JM10 Blackwater Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLynchburg
RiverUnnamed tributary of Tomahawk Creek - VAHU6 JM10 Blackwater Creek
Coordinates37.35960, -79.24430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length410 ft
NID Storage111 acre-ft
Max Storage111 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerThe Summit
Other NameWyndhurst Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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