Fluvanna County Dam #10 dam
Fluvanna County Dam #10
Fluvanna County Dam #10, located in Fluvanna, Virginia, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 17.5 feet and a storage capacity of 67.97 acre-feet. The dam, part of the Norfolk District, serves a primary purpose that is not specified in the available data. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, its hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and not rated, respectively.
The dam, owned by an entity not listed in the information provided, has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) and lacks specific risk assessment and management measures. The structure, constructed with a length of 350 feet, poses an unknown level of risk due to the absence of detailed hazard and condition evaluations. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and meeting of guidelines for the dam are also not specified, raising questions about the preparedness for potential emergencies and the level of public safety measures in place for this water resource.
Fluvanna County Dam #10, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, remains a notable feature in the region, yet with several key aspects left unassessed and unclassified. Its location, with a latitude of 37.8106 and longitude of -78.3111, underscores the importance of continued monitoring and evaluation to ensure the safety and integrity of this water resource in the face of potential climate-related 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 Fluvanna County Dam #10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 532 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 31 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 66 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 2,100 cfs | → |
| James River At Cartersville | 1,590 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fluvanna County Dam #10.
Boat launches
- River Anne Palmyra
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Columbia Road Columbia
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- River Launch Road Powhatan County
Campgrounds
Track Fluvanna County Dam #10 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 Fluvanna County Dam #10
Where does the data for Fluvanna County Dam #10 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 Fluvanna County Dam #10.