Mountain Run Farms #2 dam
Mountain Run Farms #2
Mountain Run Farms #2 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Bedford, Virginia, with a height of 28.5 feet and a storage capacity of 32.03 acre-feet. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this dam serves an undetermined hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. Despite its unknown risk level, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies.
Although the dam's purpose and completion year are not specified, its primary purpose is not listed, and it falls under the category of earth dam construction. The dam's storage capacity, surface area, and hydraulic height indicate its importance in water resource management in the region. The structure is part of the Wilmington District and falls within Congressional District 06 in Virginia.
While the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are unclear, its presence highlights the critical role of infrastructure in mitigating water-related risks and ensuring the safety of communities downstream. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mountain Run Farms #2 underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, assessment, and maintenance of dam structures to safeguard against potential hazards and ensure sustainable water management practices 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 Mountain Run Farms #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Otter River Near Bedford | 53 cfs | → |
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,250 cfs | → |
| James River At Buchanan | 678 cfs | → |
| Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista | 43 cfs | → |
| Maury River Near Buena Vista | 164 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 218 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mountain Run Farms #2.
Boat launches
- Elon Road Amherst County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Arcadia Road Botetourt County
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Lowe Street Buchanan
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
Campgrounds
- Hopper Creek Group Campground
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Cave Mountain Lake Campground
- Cave Mountain Lake
- Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Headwaters To Farmville
Track Mountain Run Farms #2 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 Mountain Run Farms #2
Where does the data for Mountain Run Farms #2 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 Mountain Run Farms #2.