Greif Holding Pond Dam dam
Greif Holding Pond Dam
The Greif Holding Pond Dam in Virginia is a privately owned structure that plays a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience. Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. With a surface area of 11.3 acres, it serves a primary purpose of "Other" which highlights its importance in supporting various water resource management activities.
Despite its high hazard potential, the Greif Holding Pond Dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with the last inspection conducted in October 2019. Located in Amherst, Virginia, this dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and functionality. With a history of meeting guidelines and preparedness for emergencies, this dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for maintaining water security and mitigating risks associated with climate change impacts in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Greif Holding Pond Dam serves as a fascinating example of private ownership and state regulation working together to manage water resources effectively. As a key element in the water infrastructure of Amherst, Virginia, this dam provides storage capacity, flood protection, and support for various water-related activities. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, the Greif Holding Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring in ensuring the resilience of water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Greif Holding Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Tye River Near Lovingston | 72 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Piney River | 49 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greif Holding Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- James River Road Nelson County
- Nelson County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
Campgrounds
- James River State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Oronoco
- Sherando Lake
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
Track Greif Holding Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Greif Holding Pond Dam
Where does the data for Greif Holding 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 High 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 Greif Holding Pond Dam.