Charles Tyler Dam dam
Charles Tyler Dam
Charles Tyler Dam, located in Accomack, Virginia, is a private-owned structure with a height of 9.75 feet and a length of 1000 feet. It has a storage capacity of 67.9 acre-feet, with a normal storage capacity of 18.36 acre-feet. The dam's purpose and type are not specified, but it plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Although the dam's hazard potential is considered undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is a significant feature in the area's water infrastructure. With a spillway width, number of locks, and other details not provided, the dam remains a key component for water supply and management in the Norfolk District. The structure's impact on the local ecosystem and its resilience to climate change are important factors for water resource and climate enthusiasts to consider.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the details of Charles Tyler Dam, its ownership, inspection frequency, and emergency preparedness measures are areas that may require further investigation. With the dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan, and risk management measures not clearly outlined, there is a need for more information to understand its role in mitigating potential hazards and adapting to changing environmental conditions. The presence of the dam highlights the intersection of water resource management, infrastructure resilience, and climate adaptation 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 Charles Tyler Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nassawango Creek Near Snow Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Manokin Branch Near Princess Anne | 1 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Salisbury | 17 cfs | → |
| Pocomoke River Near Willards | 13 cfs | → |
| Birch Branch At Showell | 1 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Charles Tyler Dam.
Boat launches
- Marsh Market Road 10000, Accomack County
- Fir Landing, Chincoteague Island
- Bell Road 5098, Accomack County
- Cedar Hall Wharf Road Worcester County
- Coventry Parish Road 5741, Somerset County
- Coulbourn Creek Road Somerset County
Campgrounds
- Milburn Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Shad Landing - Pocomoke State Park
- Pope Bay
- Janes Island State Park
- Green Run
- Pine Tree
Fishing spots
Track Charles Tyler Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Charles Tyler Dam
Where does the data for Charles Tyler 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 Charles Tyler Dam.