Bundick Creek Dam dam
Bundick Creek Dam
Bundick Creek Dam, located in Accomack, Virginia, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes along Bundick Creek. Standing at a height of 8 feet and spanning 578 feet in length, the dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 16 acre-feet. As a state-regulated structure under the supervision of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Although the hazard potential of Bundick Creek Dam is currently labeled as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the dam remains in operation with an inspection frequency of once per year. While specific details regarding the completion year, spillway type, and other structural features are not provided, the dam's presence highlights the importance of water resource management in the region. With its location in a state with a rich history of water resource challenges, Bundick Creek Dam serves as a crucial element in sustaining agricultural activities and managing water supply in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricate network of dams in Virginia, Bundick Creek Dam emerges as a noteworthy structure contributing to the local irrigation infrastructure. With a focus on enhancing water storage and supply capabilities, the dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities along Bundick Creek. While aspects such as emergency action plans, risk assessment, and management measures are not specified for the dam, its presence underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and efficiency of water management systems in the region.
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 Bundick Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manokin Branch Near Princess Anne | 1 cfs | → |
| Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bundick Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Marsh Market Road 10000, Accomack County
- Wachapreague Town Marina
- Bell Road 5098, Accomack County
- Cedar Hall Wharf Road Worcester County
- Fir Landing, Chincoteague Island
- Coventry Parish Road 5741, Somerset County
Campgrounds
- Janes Island State Park
- Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Pope Bay
- Green Run
Fishing spots
Track Bundick Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bundick Creek Dam
Where does the data for Bundick Creek 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 Bundick Creek Dam.