Kyanite East Ridge Dam dam
Kyanite East Ridge Dam
Kyanite East Ridge Dam, located in Buckingham, Virginia, is a private earth dam primarily used for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 72 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 992 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 752 acre-feet. Situated on the Nelson Fork Whispering Creek, this dam serves as a crucial resource for water management in the area.
Although the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined and its condition is not rated, it plays a vital role in ensuring water availability for the surrounding community. Managed by private owners, Kyanite East Ridge Dam stands as a key infrastructure for water resource enthusiasts and climate advocates alike. While its inspection frequency is noted as 0, the dam's significance in water supply highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for long-term sustainability.
As a part of the Norfolk District and under the oversight of the Virginia state agency, Kyanite East Ridge Dam symbolizes the intersection of water resource management and environmental stewardship. With a focus on water supply and a substantial storage capacity, this dam represents a critical piece of infrastructure in the region's water infrastructure network. Enthusiasts interested in water resource sustainability and climate resilience would find Kyanite East Ridge Dam to be an intriguing case study in the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental protection.
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 Kyanite East Ridge Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Appomattox River At Farmville | 80 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kyanite East Ridge Dam.
Boat launches
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- James River Road Nelson County
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
- Nelson County
Campgrounds
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Twin Lakes State Park
- James River State Park
- Westview On The James
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About Kyanite East Ridge Dam
Where does the data for Kyanite East Ridge 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 Kyanite East Ridge Dam.