Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam dam
Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam
The Framatome Storm Water and Fire Pond Dam, also known as the Areva Fire Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Lynchburg, Virginia. This dam serves multiple purposes, including fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. It is classified as an earth dam with a buttress core type, standing at a height of 32.15 feet and stretching across 300 feet in length. The dam has a storage capacity of 25.25 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.8 acres, with a drainage area of 0.12 square miles.
The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. The last inspection in November 2020 deemed its condition as satisfactory, with no major concerns reported. With its location near the James River and under the jurisdiction of the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Framatome Storm Water and Fire Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Overall, the Framatome Storm Water and Fire Pond Dam is an essential infrastructure for fire protection and water storage purposes in Lynchburg, Virginia. As a privately owned structure, it is subject to state regulations and inspections to ensure public safety and environmental compliance. With its moderate risk assessment and satisfactory condition, the dam continues to play a vital role in managing water resources and mitigating climate-related risks in the area, contributing to the overall resilience of the region's water infrastructure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,250 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 218 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Piney River | 49 cfs | → |
| Falling River Near Naruna | 56 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Bedford | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Elon Road Amherst County
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
Campgrounds
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- James River State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Oronoco
- Town Shelter (With Shower, Toilet & Electricity)
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
Track Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam
Where does the data for Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond 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 Low 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 Framatome Storm Water And Fire Pond Dam.