Buckingham County Dam #5 dam
Buckingham County Dam #5
Buckingham County Dam #5, located in the picturesque county of Buckingham, Virginia, stands as a vital infrastructure managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 45 feet and a length of 400 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management, providing a storage capacity of 137.52 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.1 acres. Despite its significant size and importance, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and not rated, respectively.
Situated in the Norfolk District and overseen by state regulatory agencies, Buckingham County Dam #5 is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While it currently lacks detailed information on purposes, dam types, and hydraulic characteristics, the dam's primary purpose and design specifics are essential aspects that water resource and climate enthusiasts may find intriguing. As a key component of the local water management system, this dam reflects the intricate balance between human infrastructure and environmental sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns.
As an integral part of the water infrastructure in Buckingham County, Buckingham County Dam #5 stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance water resource management with environmental preservation. With its location in a region represented by Denver Riggleman, the dam's significance extends beyond its physical attributes to encompass broader implications for water security and climate resilience in the area. Despite the uncertainties surrounding its hazard potential and condition assessment, this dam serves as a focal point for discussions on risk management, emergency preparedness, and sustainable water resource practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 #5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 102 cfs | → |
| James River At Cartersville | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Rockfish River Near Greenfield | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckingham County Dam #5.
Boat launches
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- River Anne Palmyra
- Columbia Road Columbia
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Nelson County
Campgrounds
Track Buckingham County Dam #5 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 #5
Where does the data for Buckingham County Dam #5 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 #5.