James Rose Dam dam
James Rose Dam
James Rose Dam, located in Albemarle, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This dam has a height of 27.5 feet and a storage capacity of 39.27 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32.6 acre-feet. The dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined, and its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated."
Despite lacking certain details such as completion year and spillway type, James Rose Dam serves as a crucial resource for water management in the region. With a surface area of 3.2 acres, the dam plays a role in controlling water flow and providing storage capacity for potential flood mitigation. The dam's inspection frequency is set at once per year, ensuring its structural integrity is monitored regularly.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, James Rose Dam offers an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and state regulation. As an essential piece of infrastructure in the Baltimore District, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of environmental stewardship and water management practices. With its storage capacity and regulatory oversight, James Rose Dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related hazards.
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 James Rose Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 61 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 44 cfs | → |
| South River At Harriston | 115 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 159 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Grottoes | 218 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near James Rose Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Us 340 Business Page County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
Campgrounds
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Dundo
- Girl Scout Camp
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Lewis Mountain
Fishing spots
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- 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 James Rose Dam in the Snoflo app
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About James Rose Dam
Where does the data for James Rose 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 James Rose Dam.