Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam dam
Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam
Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam, located in Charles City, Virginia, is a state-owned earth dam standing at a height of 11 feet on Kimages Creek. With a storage capacity of 359 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes. Although the dam's hazard potential is undetermined and its condition has not been rated, it has not been regulated or inspected by the state.
Despite lacking detailed information on its construction and maintenance history, Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam remains a vital resource for water recreation enthusiasts in the area. The dam's location in a picturesque natural setting offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other outdoor activities. While the dam's emergency preparedness and risk management measures are unclear, its presence adds to the charm and appeal of the surrounding landscape.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the potential of Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam, further investigation into its structural integrity, maintenance practices, and emergency protocols may be necessary to ensure the safety and sustainability of its recreational use. With its idyllic setting and potential for outdoor enjoyment, the dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between relevant agencies and stakeholders to enhance its functionality and resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 27 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Matoaca | 121 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 6 cfs | → |
| James River Near Richmond | 1,250 cfs | → |
| James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond | 137 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Deep Bottom Boat Ramp
- Osborne Park And Boat Landing
- Magazine Road 930, Petersburg
- Hanover Road Henrico County
- Charles City County
- Ancarrow's Landing
Track Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam 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 Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam
Where does the data for Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center 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 Lake Charles Vcu-Rice Center Dam.