Ralph Reynolds Dam dam
Ralph Reynolds Dam
Ralph Reynolds Dam, located in Virginia, is a privately owned structure primarily designed for recreation along David Creek. With a height of 26 feet and a length of 275 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 55.12 acre-feet, making it an essential feature for water resource management in the area. Despite its recreational focus, the dam is also regulated by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring its safety and compliance with necessary standards.
The dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated," with an undetermined hazard potential. While the specific completion year is not provided, the dam's design and purpose indicate its importance in providing both recreational opportunities and water storage capabilities. With a state-regulated inspection and enforcement process in place, the Ralph Reynolds Dam serves as a significant piece of infrastructure for both local residents and visitors, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in the region.
As a part of the Norfolk District, the dam's presence along David Creek adds to the overall water management system in the area, showcasing the intersection between recreational use and essential water resource functions. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency response protocols are not explicitly outlined, its state-regulated status suggests a commitment to safety and compliance. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ralph Reynolds Dam serves as a noteworthy structure that combines recreational enjoyment with critical water storage capabilities in the beautiful surroundings of Appomattox, Virginia.
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 Ralph Reynolds Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| Tye River Near Lovingston | 72 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Piney River | 49 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Farmville | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ralph Reynolds Dam.
Boat launches
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- James River Road Nelson County
- Nelson County
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
Track Ralph Reynolds Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ralph Reynolds Dam
Where does the data for Ralph Reynolds 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 Ralph Reynolds Dam.