Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 dam
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2, located in Pulaski, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 46 feet and stretching 250 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 274 acre-feet and serves as a scenic spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and safety.
Situated on Little Laurel Creek, Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 offers a tranquil environment for outdoor activities and serves as a popular recreational area in the region. With a drainage area of 3.2 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 73 acre-feet, the dam provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and wildlife observation. Despite its undetermined hazard potential, the dam has been assessed to be in fair condition as of February 2016, with an inspection frequency of once a year to maintain its safety standards and compliance with regulations.
Water enthusiasts can appreciate Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 as a well-maintained earth structure that contributes to the local ecosystem and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors. With its picturesque location in Pulaski County, Virginia, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management and the enjoyment of outdoor recreation activities. Keeping in mind its fair condition and regular inspections, Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 remains a valuable asset for the community and a destination worth exploring for those interested in water resources and climate conservation.
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 Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River At Graysontown | 113 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 922 cfs | → |
| New River At Radford | 942 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 81 cfs | → |
| S F Roanoke River Near Shawsville | 25 cfs | → |
| Walker Creek At Bane | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Ben H. Bolen Drive 6620, Dublin
- Hidden Valley Pulaski County
- Beach Drive 6833, Pulaski County
- Little River Dam Road Radford City
- Brown Road 2598, Pulaski County
- Julia Simpkins Road 1711, Pulaski County
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
Track Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2
Where does the data for Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 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 Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2.