Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a dam
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a, also known as Jack Daniels Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Charlotte, Virginia. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with additional functions for irrigation. Standing at a height of 45 feet and stretching 716 feet in length, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 18.2 acres. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2017, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Situated on the Bush Ford Branch river, Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing irrigation water to the surrounding area. The dam's location in a rural setting highlights its importance in managing water resources and protecting the local community from potential disasters. With a history of effective flood risk reduction and satisfactory maintenance, the dam stands as a testament to the efforts of the state regulatory agency and local government in safeguarding water resources and infrastructure.
As a key component of water management in Charlotte, Virginia, Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a represents a vital link in the region's flood control and irrigation systems. The dam's compliance with state regulations, regular inspections, and satisfactory condition underscore its role in ensuring water security and safety for residents and agricultural activities. With a focus on flood risk reduction and irrigation, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government and state agencies in preserving water resources and protecting the community from natural hazards.
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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 79 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 78 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| Falling River Near Naruna | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a.
Boat launches
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Prince Edward County
- Otter's Path Trail Prince Edward County
- Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
Track Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a in the Snoflo app
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About Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a
Where does the data for Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a.