Walmark Farms Dam dam
Walmark Farms Dam
Walmark Farms Dam, located in Bedford, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 24.75 feet and a storage capacity of 75.64 acre-feet. The dam, designated as VA019042, is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not having a current condition rating, the dam remains an essential structure for water resource management in the region.
With a primary purpose not specified, Walmark Farms Dam serves as a vital component for managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 38.2 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, plays a crucial role in water storage and flood control, covering a surface area of 5.57 acres and draining a watershed area of 0.59 square miles. While details about its spillway type, outlet gates, and modification history are not provided, the dam's significance in water management cannot be understated, especially in the context of changing climate patterns and the need for sustainable water resource management strategies.
As a privately owned structure, Walmark Farms Dam's exact purposes and usage may vary, but its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams for sustainable water management. With its location in Norfolk District and within Congressional District 05 of Virginia, the dam's role in water conservation and flood mitigation is crucial for the surrounding communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding and advocating for the proper regulation and maintenance of dams like Walmark Farms Dam is essential for ensuring the long-term resilience of water systems in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Walmark Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Near Huddleston | 40 cfs | → |
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 93 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 882 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 70 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount | 36 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Bedford | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walmark Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- State Park Road Bedford County
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Oak Hollow Road Bedford County
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Oak Grove Drive Franklin County
- Dudley Amos Road Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Smith Mountain Lake
- Camp Lowman
- Roanoke Mtn
- Peaks Of Otter - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Goose Dam
- Peaks Of Otter Campground
Track Walmark Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Walmark Farms Dam
Where does the data for Walmark Farms 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 Walmark Farms Dam.