Goldmine Creek Dam dam
Goldmine Creek Dam
Goldmine Creek Dam, also known as Cochran (Steve) Dam and International Learning Center, is located in Hanover, Virginia, along Goldmine Creek. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Standing at a height of 15 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, the dam serves an important role in managing water resources in the area.
The dam, under the jurisdiction of the Norfolk District, US Army Corps of Engineers, plays a crucial role in flood control and water management along Goldmine Creek. With a primary purpose not listed, the dam is an essential infrastructure for the surrounding community. While details on its construction year and modifications are not available, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unclear. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, Goldmine Creek Dam is a key asset in the water resource infrastructure of Virginia.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable water management practices, Goldmine Creek Dam stands as a focal point for ensuring the safety and resilience of the local ecosystem. With its state-regulated status and ongoing inspection protocols, the dam represents a critical piece of infrastructure for mitigating flood risks and ensuring water security in the region. As efforts to assess and address the dam's condition and potential risks progress, stakeholders must remain vigilant in protecting this vital water resource asset.
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 Goldmine Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Anna River Near Ashland | 34 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Doswell | 8 cfs | → |
| James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond | 137 cfs | → |
| Fine Creek At Fine Creek Mills | 2 cfs | → |
| James River Near Richmond | 1,230 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 55 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goldmine Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Mountain Road Hanover County
- Watkins Landing Road 3099, Powhatan County
- Bateau Landing Road 4399, Powhatan County
- Riverside Drive Richmond
- Powhatan State Park Road Powhatan County
- River Trail Powhatan County
Track Goldmine Creek 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 Goldmine Creek Dam
Where does the data for Goldmine Creek 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 Goldmine Creek Dam.