Chapel Springs Farm dam
Chapel Springs Farm
Chapel Springs Farm, also known as Burning Daylight Farm Dam, is a private structure located in Albemarle, Virginia, along the Rocky Creek Branch. Managed by Chapel Spring Family LLC, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 20.75 feet and has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is listed as "Other," it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
With its state-regulated status, Chapel Springs Farm undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with guidelines. Although its hazard potential is deemed "Undetermined" and its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," the dam remains an important component of water resource management in the area. As a private entity, it serves as a testament to the diverse range of structures and owners that contribute to the preservation and utilization of water resources in Virginia.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Chapel Springs Farm to be a fascinating example of private ownership and regulation in the realm of dam infrastructure. Its location in Albemarle County, Virginia, and association with the Rocky Creek Branch add to its significance within the local ecosystem. As efforts continue to monitor and manage this structure, it serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between human activity, natural resources, and the need for sustainable practices in water management.
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 Chapel Springs Farm -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 38 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 27 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 72 cfs | → |
| South River At Harriston | 106 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 383 cfs | → |
| South River Near Dooms | 102 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chapel Springs Farm.
Boat launches
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- River Anne Palmyra
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- Us 340 Business Page County
Campgrounds
- Girl Scout Camp
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Dundo
- Hiker Camping
- Lewis Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
- Headwaters To Farmville
Track Chapel Springs Farm 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 Chapel Springs Farm
Where does the data for Chapel Springs Farm 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 Chapel Springs Farm.