Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a dam
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a, also known as Royster Lake, is a crucial structure located in Keysville, Virginia, that plays a significant role in flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. Completed in 1962, this earth dam stands at a height of 34.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 2,130 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 131 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 502 feet and covers a surface area of 30.5 acres, serving as a key defense against potential flooding events.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a is deemed to have a significant hazard potential, with a fair condition assessment as of July 2020. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity, with the last assessment taking place in July 2020. Although no spillway type or width information is provided, the dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in safeguarding the community and the environment from potential water-related disasters. As an essential component of the local government's flood management strategy, this dam stands as a crucial asset in the region's water resource and climate resilience efforts.
In the event of an emergency, it is essential for stakeholders to have preparedness measures in place, including an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to guide responses and mitigate risks effectively. While the EAP status for Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a is unspecified, ongoing efforts to meet guidelines and ensure adherence to safety protocols are crucial for maintaining the dam's functionality and protecting the surrounding community. Overall, Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a stands as a vital infrastructure piece in Virginia's water resource management and climate resilience framework, highlighting the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance to uphold its flood risk reduction capabilities.
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 # 49a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 79 cfs | → |
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 78 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,160 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a.
Boat launches
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
Track Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a in the Snoflo app
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About Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a
Where does the data for Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a 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 Significant 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 # 49a.