J. T. Burton Dam dam
J. T. Burton Dam
J. T. Burton Dam, located on the TR-Bannister River in Halifax, Virginia, is a state-regulated earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. While the dam's primary purpose is not listed, it is designed to serve the surrounding area for water resource management. The dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its structural integrity and safety.
Owned by an unspecified entity, J. T. Burton Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment but is deemed to have an undetermined hazard potential. Despite lacking specific information on its maintenance and emergency preparedness, the dam remains a key piece of infrastructure in the region. With its presence on the TR-Bannister River, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and climate resilience efforts in the area, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining such structures for the protection of communities and ecosystems.
While the specifics of J. T. Burton Dam's construction and management remain unclear, its significance in water resource management and climate adaptation cannot be understated. As climate change intensifies the need for sustainable water practices, dams like J. T. Burton play a vital role in ensuring water security for local populations. Continued oversight and investment in dam infrastructure will be crucial to safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 J. T. Burton Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 664 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J. T. Burton Dam.
Boat launches
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
Campgrounds
- Staunton River State Park
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Equestrian Campground
- Rudds Creek - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track J. T. Burton Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J. T. Burton Dam
Where does the data for J. T. Burton 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 J. T. Burton Dam.