Owen Climax Road Pond Dam dam
Owen Climax Road Pond Dam
The Owen Climax Road Pond Dam in Pittsylvania, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 24 feet and a length of 460 feet. This dam, which is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, serves as a storage facility with a capacity of 62 acre-feet and a normal storage of 46 acre-feet. The dam is primarily fed by spring and runoff water sources, making it an essential structure for water resource management in the area.
Despite being classified as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the Owen Climax Road Pond Dam plays a crucial role in the local water supply system. With a surface area of 5.5 acres, this dam serves as a key component in managing water flow and storage in the region. Its location, near the Norfolk District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia, highlights its importance in ensuring water availability for various uses, especially during times of extreme weather events and changing climate conditions.
While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment details are currently not available, its presence as a regulated and inspected structure underscores the commitment to safety and maintenance. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Owen Climax Road Pond Dam stands as a symbol of resilience and adaptability in managing water supply and mitigating risks in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Owen Climax Road Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 157 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 891 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 32 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Huddleston | 40 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount | 49 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 218 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Owen Climax Road Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Dudley Amos Road Franklin County
- State Park Road Bedford County
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Oak Grove Drive Franklin County
Fishing spots
Track Owen Climax Road Pond 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 Owen Climax Road Pond Dam
Where does the data for Owen Climax Road Pond 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 Owen Climax Road Pond Dam.