Ramsay Knox Dam dam
Ramsay Knox Dam
Ramsay Knox Dam, located in Nelson, Virginia, is a key water resource managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Cedar Branch Creek, the dam offers a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not having a current condition assessment, Ramsay Knox Dam continues to provide a valuable recreational space for the community. With a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Virginia, this dam serves as a vital component for water conservation and management within the region. While lacking specific details on its construction and modification history, the dam remains a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural beauty of the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts venture to Ramsay Knox Dam, they can appreciate its importance in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the overall environmental sustainability of the region. With its picturesque location and connection to TR-Cedar Branch Creek, this dam offers a tranquil setting for visitors to engage in outdoor activities while also raising awareness about the significance of water conservation and management. Despite some uncertainties regarding its hazard potential and condition assessment, Ramsay Knox Dam stands as a symbol of harmony between human recreation and the natural environment.
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 Ramsay Knox Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rockfish River Near Greenfield | 41 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Tye River Near Lovingston | 72 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Piney River | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ramsay Knox Dam.
Boat launches
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- Nelson County
- James River Road Nelson County
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
Campgrounds
- James River State Park
- Sherando Lake
- Sherando Lake Recreation Area
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Hiker Camping
- Girl Scout Camp
Fishing spots
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Headwaters To Farmville
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
Track Ramsay Knox 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 Ramsay Knox Dam
Where does the data for Ramsay Knox 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 Ramsay Knox Dam.