Nelson County Dam #8 dam
Nelson County Dam #8
Nelson County Dam #8, located in Nelson County, Virginia, stands at a height of 23 feet and serves as a crucial water resource for the region. With a storage capacity of 57.78 acre-feet, it plays a significant role in providing water for various purposes. Although the dam's primary purpose and construction details are not specified, its presence is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.
Despite its importance, Nelson County Dam #8's hazard potential is labeled as "Undetermined," and its condition assessment is currently "Not Rated." This suggests that further evaluation and monitoring may be needed to assess the dam's structural integrity and potential risks. While the dam has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety, with an inspection frequency of once per year.
As an essential infrastructure in the area, Nelson County Dam #8 plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts. With its state-regulated status and significant storage capacity, it is a key asset in ensuring water availability for the community. Continuous monitoring and assessment will be essential to maintain the dam's safety and functionality for the future.
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 Nelson County Dam #8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney River At Piney River | 49 cfs | → |
| Tye River Near Lovingston | 72 cfs | → |
| Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista | 43 cfs | → |
| Rockfish River Near Greenfield | 41 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Maury River Near Buena Vista | 164 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nelson County Dam #8.
Boat launches
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- Nelson County
- James River Road Nelson County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- Elon Road Amherst County
Campgrounds
- Sherando Lake
- Sherando Lake Recreation Area
- Oronoco
- James River State Park
- Glen Maury Park
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam 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 South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Headwaters To Farmville
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
Track Nelson County Dam #8 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 Nelson County Dam #8
Where does the data for Nelson County Dam #8 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 Nelson County Dam #8.