Doudera Pond Dam dam
Doudera Pond Dam
Doudera Pond Dam, located in Albemarle, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 24 feet and spans 400 feet, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 21 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.77 acres. Despite being classified as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by the state regulatory agency.
Sitting on a tributary of Beaverdam Creek, Doudera Pond Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local fish and wildlife populations. While the dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are yet to be fully assessed and updated, its presence is integral to the ecological balance of the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources and ecosystems, the maintenance and upkeep of structures like Doudera Pond Dam become increasingly important for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of the environment.
In the realm of water resource and climate conservation, Doudera Pond Dam stands as a significant landmark in Albemarle, Virginia. With its state-regulated status and focus on fish and wildlife conservation, this earth-type dam serves as a crucial component in the local ecosystem. As efforts to address climate change and protect water resources intensify, the maintenance and management of structures like Doudera Pond Dam will be essential in safeguarding the natural environment 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 Doudera Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 38 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 72 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 27 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 72 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 383 cfs | → |
| South River At Harriston | 106 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Doudera Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- River Anne Palmyra
- Us 340 Business Page County
Campgrounds
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Dundo
- Girl Scout Camp
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Lewis Mountain
Fishing spots
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Moody Boat Launch
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
Track Doudera Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Doudera Pond Dam
Where does the data for Doudera Pond 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 Doudera Pond Dam.