Yeatts New Pond Dam dam
Yeatts New Pond Dam
Yeatts New Pond Dam, located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, stands as a testament to the state's commitment to water resource management and climate resilience. The dam, primarily owned and regulated by a private entity, is an earth-type structure with a height of 31 feet and a length of 290 feet. It provides essential storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of current condition rating, the dam remains an important asset for the community.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Yeatts New Pond Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water retention and flood control in the region. The dam has not been rated for its overall condition, but it is regularly inspected and maintained by state authorities to ensure its safety and functionality. With a spillway type and width that are not specified in the data, the dam's design and construction reflect a blend of modern engineering and environmental considerations to mitigate potential risks and ensure long-term sustainability.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the presence of Yeatts New Pond Dam highlights the ongoing efforts to balance the needs of water management with environmental conservation in Virginia. The dam's strategic location, design, and regulatory oversight underscore the state's proactive approach to safeguarding its water resources and infrastructure against the impacts of a changing climate. While the dam's specific purposes and construction details may require further exploration, its role in supporting community resilience and sustainable water practices cannot be overlooked.
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 Yeatts New Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 200 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 32 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 863 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 874 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 651 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 111 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yeatts New Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Highway 62, Milton
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
- State Park Road Bedford County
Fishing spots
Track Yeatts New 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 Yeatts New Pond Dam
Where does the data for Yeatts New 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 Yeatts New Pond Dam.