Janice Dam dam
Janice Dam
Janice Dam, located in Patrick, Virginia, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation. This earthen dam stands at a height of 30.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 96.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.04 acres. While its hazard potential is currently categorized as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment is 'Not Rated', the dam has not been inspected recently, and its emergency action plan status is also unknown. Despite the lack of detailed information on its safety measures, Janice Dam remains a significant feature in the region.
Even though Janice Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Huntington District and Congressional District 09 in Virginia, there is limited data available regarding its design, construction, and maintenance. The dam's purpose of providing recreational opportunities highlights its importance as a community asset. With its location along the water resource network, Janice Dam serves as both a potential hazard and a valuable resource, prompting the need for further assessment and risk management measures to ensure the safety of those in its vicinity.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Janice Dam presents an intriguing case study due to its relatively small size and unknown safety status. The lack of recent inspections and detailed emergency preparedness information raise concerns about its resilience in the face of potential hazards. As stakeholders work towards understanding and mitigating risks associated with dams like Janice, the importance of proactive monitoring and maintenance practices becomes increasingly evident in safeguarding water resources and the communities they serve.
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 Janice Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 57 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| New River Near Galax | 545 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Janice Dam.
Boat launches
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- Va 100 Wythe County
Campgrounds
- Camp Raven Knob
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Cliffview Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Rocky Knob
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Janice Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Janice Dam
Where does the data for Janice 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 Janice Dam.