Sportsman Club Dam dam
Sportsman Club Dam
Sportsman Club Dam, located in Tazewell, Virginia, is a privately owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation. Situated on the Little Creek river, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 650 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet. The dam, regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is equipped with state-permitted, inspected, and enforced safety measures, making it a secure location for water enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and unrated condition assessment, the dam remains a popular spot for outdoor activities due to its picturesque surroundings and ample surface area of 10 acres. With a drainage area of 2.5 square miles, Sportsman Club Dam offers a tranquil setting for fishing, boating, and other recreational pursuits. Although the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable, it continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to enjoy nature's beauty in the heart of Virginia.
Managed by private owners and located within the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sportsman Club Dam stands as a testament to the importance of preserving water resources for recreational use. As visitors explore the dam's waters and surrounding area, they can appreciate the careful regulatory oversight that ensures the safety and enjoyment of all who visit. With its idyllic setting and dedication to conservation, Sportsman Club Dam represents a harmonious blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty, making it a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Sportsman Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestone River At Falls Mills | 32 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Welch | 99 cfs | → |
| N F Holston River Near Saltville | 94 cfs | → |
| M F Holston River At Seven Mile Ford | 81 cfs | → |
| S F Holston River At Riverside Nr Chilhowie | 55 cfs | → |
| Dry Fork At Beartown | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sportsman Club Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Laurel Creek Campsite
- Stony Fork Campground
- Stony Fork Cabin
- Stony Fork
- Rural Retreat Lake
- Hungry Mother State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
Track Sportsman Club Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Sportsman Club Dam
Where does the data for Sportsman Club Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Undetermined hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Sportsman Club Dam.