Bath Alum Farm Dam dam
Bath Alum Farm Dam
Bath Alum Farm Dam in Virginia is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This Earth-type dam, standing at 34 feet high and spanning 350 feet in length, was primarily built for recreational purposes along the TR-JORDAN RUN river. With a storage capacity of 92 acre-feet, the dam provides a surface area of 5 acres for recreational activities in the area.
Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," its hazard potential is deemed significant. The last inspection was conducted in November 2013, with a scheduled frequency of one inspection per year. While the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status is currently unknown, it is essential for the owners to ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place to mitigate potential risks and protect the surrounding community in case of an emergency.
With its picturesque location in Bath, Virginia, Bath Alum Farm Dam serves as a vital resource for recreational opportunities while also posing a significant hazard potential that warrants careful monitoring and maintenance. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the condition of such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Bath Alum Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson River Near Bacova | 25 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Mountain Grove | 35 cfs | → |
| Back Creek At Sunrise | 16 cfs | → |
| Bullpasture River At Williamsville | 32 cfs | → |
| Little Back Creek Near Sunrise | 5 cfs | → |
| Calfpasture River Above Mill Creek At Goshen | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bath Alum Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
- Douthat State Park Road Bath County
- Lake Sherwood Road Greenbrier County
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
Campgrounds
- Camp Nimrod
- Hidden Valley Recreation Area
- Blowing Springs
- Blowing Springs Campground
- Mcclintic Point
- Serenity
Fishing spots
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
- Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
- Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
- Segment B--Pump Storage Lake To Blowing Springs Campground
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
Track Bath Alum Farm 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 Bath Alum Farm Dam
Where does the data for Bath Alum Farm 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 Significant 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 Bath Alum Farm Dam.