R Beasley Dam 1 dam
R Beasley Dam 1
R Beasley Dam 1, located in Patrick, Virginia, is a private dam regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation with a height of 38 feet and a length of 350 feet. This earth dam has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.5 acres. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, it is regularly inspected with a frequency of once per year.
Owned by a private entity, R Beasley Dam 1 serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region, providing storage for irrigation, domestic water supply, or flood control purposes. Its location in the Huntington District under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia highlights its significance in managing water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate variability on the surrounding environment.
With its design and construction details undisclosed, the dam's purpose and specific hydraulic features remain unspecified. However, its presence signifies a commitment to water management and safety by meeting state regulatory requirements for inspection, enforcement, and permitting. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on R Beasley Dam 1 invites further exploration into its role in sustaining water availability and resilience 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 R Beasley Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River Near Francisco | 57 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 10 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 29 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R Beasley Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Julia Simpkins Road 1711, Pulaski County
- Va 100 Wythe County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Rocky Knob
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Rocky Knob Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track R Beasley Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About R Beasley Dam 1
Where does the data for R Beasley Dam 1 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 R Beasley Dam 1.