Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam dam
Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam
Bottomley Evergreen & Farms INC. Dam in Grayson, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 31.36 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Although its primary purpose and specific dam type are not listed, the dam's normal storage capacity of 28.1 acre-feet and surface area of 2.7 acres highlight its importance in sustaining local water resources.
Located in Congressional District 09, Virginia, Bottomley Evergreen & Farms INC. Dam has an undetermined hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified, indicating a potential area for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the structure. Despite lacking certain details, the dam's presence and regulatory oversight demonstrate a commitment to water resource protection and climate resilience in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Bottomley Evergreen & Farms INC. Dam to be a significant infrastructure contributing to the management of water in Grayson, Virginia. As a state-regulated dam with a substantial storage capacity and surface area, its role in water resource sustainability is evident. While there are aspects, such as emergency preparedness and risk assessment, that could be enhanced, the dam's presence and oversight by the Department of Conservation and Recreation reflect a commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of the region's water supply.
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 Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River Near Galax | 525 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| New River At Ivanhoe | 548 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 86 cfs | → |
| S F Holston River At Riverside Nr Chilhowie | 41 cfs | → |
| South Fork New River Near Jefferson | 124 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam.
Boat launches
- Cox's Chapel Road Grayson County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Comers Rock Campground
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Comers Rock
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin
- Raven Cliff
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
Track Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. 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 Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam
Where does the data for Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. 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 Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam.