Mt. Airy Dam dam
Mt. Airy Dam
Mt. Airy Dam, located in Richmond, Virginia, is a key recreational site along the tributary of Cat Point Creek. The earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is categorized as "Undetermined" and its condition is "Not Rated", it is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
The dam, with its primary purpose being recreation, serves as a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. The structural integrity of the dam is ensured through regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures. Despite lacking certain data including completion year and spillway information, Mt. Airy Dam remains a significant water resource infrastructure in the region.
As water resource management becomes increasingly critical in the face of climate change, understanding the state of dams like Mt. Airy Dam is essential for ensuring their safety and effectiveness. While the specific details of the dam's condition assessment and emergency preparedness are not yet rated, continued monitoring and risk management measures will be crucial in safeguarding this important water resource for future generations.
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 Mt. Airy Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 14 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 69 cfs | → |
| St Marys River At Great Mills | 4 cfs | → |
| St Clement Creek Near Clements | 3 cfs | → |
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 14 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mt. Airy Dam.
Boat launches
- Gardy's Mill Road 322, Westmoreland County
- Currioman Road 2498, Westmoreland County
- Farnham Creek Road 1828, Richmond County
- Paul Ellis Landing
- Piney Point Road Saint Mary's County
- Abells Wharf
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Mt. Airy 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 Mt. Airy Dam
Where does the data for Mt. Airy 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 Mt. Airy Dam.