Buckingham County Dam #15 dam
Buckingham County Dam #15
Buckingham County Dam #15, located in Virginia, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 30.35 acre-feet. Although the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, it is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam is situated in Buckingham County, Virginia, and is managed by the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not having a current condition rating, Buckingham County Dam #15 remains a significant water resource structure in the area. With a surface area of 2.1 acres and a normal storage capacity of 17.2 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not available, indicating a potential need for further evaluation and updates to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of climate change impacts.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Buckingham County Dam #15 serves as a vital resource for water supply and environmental protection in the area. Its location in a state-regulated jurisdiction highlights the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to prevent potential risks and ensure the safety of nearby communities. With its significant storage capacity and hydraulic height, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events, making it a key structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.
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 Buckingham County Dam #15 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Farmville | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckingham County Dam #15.
Boat launches
- James River Road Nelson County
- Nelson County
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
Campgrounds
Track Buckingham County Dam #15 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 Buckingham County Dam #15
Where does the data for Buckingham County Dam #15 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 Buckingham County Dam #15.