William Curd Dam dam
William Curd Dam
William Curd Dam, located in Virginia, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at 42 feet high and spanning 360 feet in length, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 160.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.5 acres. The dam is situated on an unnamed tributary to Wreck Island Creek in the Appomattox County of Virginia, offering a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts.
While the dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. However, details such as the year of completion and the presence of spillways or outlet gates are not provided in the data. Despite the lack of certain information, the dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the William Curd Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and regulation. With its scenic location and recreational focus, the dam provides an important water storage function while also serving as a potential area for future risk assessment and management measures. As the dam continues to be monitored and maintained, it offers a valuable opportunity to explore the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and recreational infrastructure.
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 William Curd 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 | → |
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Piney River At Piney River | 49 cfs | → |
| Tye River Near Lovingston | 72 cfs | → |
| Falling River Near Naruna | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near William Curd Dam.
Boat launches
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- James River Road Nelson County
- Nelson County
Campgrounds
- Holliday Lake State Park
- James River State Park
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Oronoco
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
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
Track William Curd Dam in the Snoflo app
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About William Curd Dam
Where does the data for William Curd 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 William Curd Dam.