Dew Dam dam
Dew Dam
Dew Dam, located in King and Queen County, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. With a dam height of 12 feet and a length of 238 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 146 acre-feet. While the hazard potential of Dew Dam is currently classified as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment is 'Not Rated', the state regulatory agency, Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensures that the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced to meet safety standards.
Despite its modest size, Dew Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural purposes. The dam also offers recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. The presence of the dam highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices, especially in the face of changing climate conditions that can impact water availability and quality. As a state-regulated structure, Dew Dam represents a collaborative effort to protect water resources and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like Dew Dam in managing water resources effectively. By understanding the regulatory processes, purposes, and conditions of dams like Dew Dam, enthusiasts can contribute to ongoing efforts to promote sustainable water management practices and address the challenges posed by climate change. The presence of Dew Dam serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of water resources, climate, and human activities, highlighting the need for proactive measures to safeguard our water supply for future generations.
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 Dew Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 14 cfs | → |
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 14 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 69 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 6 cfs | → |
| Pamunkey River Near Hanover | 136 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dew Dam.
Boat launches
- Walkerton Boat Ramp
- Melrose Landing 1202, King And Queen County
- Farnham Creek Road 1828, Richmond County
- Waterfence Road 1504, King And Queen County
- White's Landing Road Gordon Landing
- Sunset Pointe Marina
Fishing spots
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Track Dew Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dew Dam
Where does the data for Dew 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 Dew Dam.