Snyder Dam dam
Snyder Dam
Snyder Dam, located in Franklin, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 34.5 feet and a length of 310 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 36.85 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.2 acres. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
This dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, with its primary purpose and specific design features not explicitly outlined in the available data. The dam's location along the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers signifies its significance in flood control and water storage. Despite lacking certain key information such as the year of completion and specific purposes, Snyder Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for the local community.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in Virginia would find Snyder Dam to be a point of interest due to its unique characteristics and the regulatory framework in place to ensure its safety and functionality. Further investigation and monitoring of the dam's condition and potential risks would be essential to maintain its role in water management and environmental protection in the area.
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 Snyder Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount | 36 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Dundee | 13 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Niagara | 167 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke | 77 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Huddleston | 40 cfs | → |
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 93 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Snyder Dam.
Boat launches
- Dudley Amos Road Franklin County
- Oak Grove Drive Franklin County
- Hardy Road Bedford County
- Oak Hollow Road Bedford County
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- State Park Road Bedford County
Campgrounds
- Roanoke Mtn
- Goose Dam
- Roanoke Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Smith Mountain Lake
- Jamison Mill Park - Philpott Lake
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
More reservoirs
Track Snyder Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Snyder Dam
Where does the data for Snyder 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 Snyder Dam.