Pond Lick Branch Dam dam
Pond Lick Branch Dam
Pond Lick Branch Dam, also known as Mountain Lake, is a private-owned earth dam located in Alleghany, Virginia. The dam primarily serves as a recreational site, offering a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. With a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 2 acres and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Pond Lick Branch Dam has not been rated for its condition, with the last assessment date unknown. Emergency action plans have been prepared for the dam, meeting guidelines as of April 2011. The dam's location in the Huntington District and its association with the POND LICK BRANCH river or stream make it a unique destination for those interested in water resource management and climate conservation efforts in the region.
Overall, Pond Lick Branch Dam presents a captivating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to engage with a privately-owned recreational site in Virginia. As a vital part of the state's regulatory framework, the dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental stewardship, and public safety. With its serene surroundings and potential for exploration, Pond Lick Branch Dam is a fascinating site for those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate change, and conservation efforts in the region.
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 Pond Lick Branch Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Potts Creek Near Covington | 107 cfs | → |
| Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington | 452 cfs | → |
| Dunlap Creek Near Covington | 52 cfs | → |
| Craig Creek At Parr | 141 cfs | → |
| James River At Lick Run | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Cowpasture River Near Clifton Forge | 285 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond Lick Branch Dam.
Boat launches
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
- Douthat State Park Road Bath County
- Lake Sherwood Road Greenbrier County
Campgrounds
- The Pines Campground
- Craig Creek Campground
- Fenwick Mines Campground
- Morris Hill Campground
- Steel Bridge Campground
- Greenwood Point Campground
Paddle runs
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
Track Pond Lick Branch 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 Pond Lick Branch Dam
Where does the data for Pond Lick Branch 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 Low 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 Pond Lick Branch Dam.