Little River Reservoir Near Radford reservoir
Little River Reservoir Near Radford
Little River Reservoir is a popular water source in Radford, Virginia. The history of the reservoir dates back to 1965 when it was created to provide water to the residents of Radford. It is a man-made reservoir with a watershed of 7,500 acres. The reservoir has a maximum depth of 117 feet and covers an area of 435 acres. The hydrology of Little River Reservoir is largely influenced by the surrounding mountains and receives water from the Little River and its tributaries. The surface flow is primarily supplied by the Little River, while snowpack provides a significant contribution during the winter months. The reservoir supports recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. However, agricultural use is prohibited due to the potential impact on the water quality.
Daily levels at Little River Reservoir Near Radford
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Reservoir storage, acre-ft
ac-ft · code 00054
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NAVD 1988, ft
ft · code 62615
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Little River Reservoir Near Radford -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River At Graysontown | 221 cfs | → |
| New River At Radford | 1,010 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Walker Creek At Bane | 90 cfs | → |
| S F Roanoke River Near Shawsville | 37 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 119 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little River Reservoir Near Radford.
Boat launches
- Little River Dam Road Radford City
- Ben H. Bolen Drive 6620, Dublin
- Hidden Valley Pulaski County
- New River Drive Radford City
- Beach Drive 6833, Pulaski County
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
Track Little River Reservoir Near Radford in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Little River Reservoir Near Radford
Where does the data for Little River Reservoir Near Radford come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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