Philpott Reservoir At Philpott Dam Near Philpott Reservoir
As of August 9, 2026, Philpott Res At Philpott Dam Nr Philpott is holding 972 ft of water — 100% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Philpott Res At Philpott Dam Nr Philpott
Philpott Reservoir, located in Virginia, was constructed in 1948 by the Army Corps of Engineers for hydroelectric power production, flood control, and water supply purposes. The reservoir's primary source of water is Smith River, while Snowpack also contributes to the surface flow. The dam has a capacity of 2.5 billion gallons of water and provides irrigation water for 22,000 acres of farmland in the region. It also offers recreational activities such as fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, making it a popular tourist destination. The area around Philpott Reservoir has numerous parks and trails, including Philpott Lake Park, Fairystone State Park, and the Smith River Trail System. The dam and reservoir provide an essential source of water and power for the region, while also serving as a major recreational and agricultural resource.
Daily levels at Philpott Res At Philpott Dam Nr Philpott
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Relative humidity, percent
% · code 00052
Temperature, air, °F
deg F · code 00021
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 Philpott Res At Philpott Dam Nr Philpott -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River Near Philpott | 161 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Bassett | 191 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 208 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 44 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 59 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 98 cfs | → |
About Philpott Res At Philpott Dam Nr Philpott
What is the water level at Philpott Reservoir At Philpott Dam Near Philpott Reservoir right now?
As of August 9, 2026, Philpott Reservoir At Philpott Dam Near Philpott Reservoir is holding 972 ft, about 100% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Philpott Reservoir At Philpott Dam Near Philpott Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Philpott Reservoir At Philpott Dam Near Philpott come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 below 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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