East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 dam
East Fork Falling River Dam # 21
East Fork Falling River Dam # 21, located in Virginia, is a crucial structure designed by USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along the East Fork Falling River. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 687 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 414 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and maintained by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its structural integrity and operational effectiveness.
The dam serves as a vital tool for flood risk reduction in the region, protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation during periods of high water flow. Despite being classified as having a fair condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan is yet to be fully prepared, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and emergency preparedness measures. With a drainage area of 1.2 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events and rising water levels.
As a key asset owned and regulated by the local government, East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 underscores the importance of effective water resource management and climate adaptation strategies in the face of changing environmental conditions. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between various agencies to enhance public safety and resilience 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 East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Falling River Near Naruna | 56 cfs | → |
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 79 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Fork Falling River Dam # 21.
Boat launches
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- James River Road Nelson County
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
Campgrounds
- Holliday Lake State Park
- James River State Park
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- 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
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
Track East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 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 East Fork Falling River Dam # 21
Where does the data for East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 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 Significant 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 East Fork Falling River Dam # 21.