Ronnie Bryant Dam dam
Ronnie Bryant Dam
Ronnie Bryant Dam, located in Virginia along Phelps Branch of North Creek, serves as a recreational site for water and climate enthusiasts. Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. With a height of 27.25 feet and a storage capacity of 32.26 acre-feet, the dam provides opportunities for outdoor activities in its 2.6-acre surface area.
This earth dam, completed for recreational purposes, stands at 245 feet long and holds a normal storage capacity of 25.2 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is undetermined and its condition is not rated, it remains a popular destination for those seeking to enjoy the natural beauty of the Appomattox, Virginia area. The dam's location in a picturesque setting makes it an ideal spot for fishing, boating, and other outdoor adventures.
Although details about the dam's construction and modifications are not available, its presence as a recreational structure underscores the importance of water resources in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation. With its scenic surroundings and potential for adventure, Ronnie Bryant Dam offers a glimpse into the intersection of water management and leisure activities in the heart of Virginia.
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 Ronnie Bryant Dam -- 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 | → |
| Tye River Near Lovingston | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ronnie Bryant Dam.
Boat launches
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- James River Road Nelson County
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Nelson County
- 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 Ronnie Bryant Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ronnie Bryant Dam
Where does the data for Ronnie Bryant 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 Ronnie Bryant Dam.