Adkins Dam dam
Adkins Dam
Adkins Dam, located in Surry, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure along the JOHNCHECOHUNK CREEK with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 14 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the condition of Adkins Dam has not been rated, and details on its construction year and inspection history are currently unavailable.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Adkins Dam offers a unique recreational opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area. With its scenic location and modest storage capacity, the dam serves as a peaceful retreat for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and bird-watching. While its risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures are not specified, Adkins Dam remains a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Virginia.
As a state-regulated and inspected structure, Adkins Dam meets the necessary requirements for operation and safety. With a designated emergency action plan and updated risk assessment, the dam could further enhance its management measures and ensure the well-being of both the environment and visitors. Overall, Adkins Dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource management and serves as a valuable asset for the community and surrounding area.
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 Adkins Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 1 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 27 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 14 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 499 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Stony Creek | 125 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Matoaca | 121 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adkins Dam.
Boat launches
- Marina Drive Surry County
- Charles City County
- Jamestown Road 1826, James City County
- Magazine Road 930, Petersburg
- Denbigh Boulevard 3, Newport News
- Campsite Drive 606, Lee Hall
Campgrounds
- Chickahominy Riverfront Park
- Chippokes Plantation State Park
- Hammock Camp
- Ed Allen's
- Fort Eustis Military
- Newport News Park Boy Scout Primitive Camping
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About Adkins Dam
Where does the data for Adkins 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 Low 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 Adkins Dam.