Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam dam
Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam
Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam, located in Bedford, Virginia, stands as a vital structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This Earth-type dam, with a height of 40.5 feet and a storage capacity of 71.93 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. While the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
The dam, positioned within Congressional District 05 of Virginia, serves as a key component in the local water infrastructure, with a primary purpose that is not explicitly defined in the available data. However, its presence signifies a commitment to water resource conservation and management in the area. Although the dam's construction year and specific design details are not provided, its operational status and regulatory oversight demonstrate a commitment to maintaining its integrity for the benefit of the surrounding community and environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of structures like Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam cannot be understated in the broader context of sustainable water management practices.
With its location in a picturesque setting and its role in water storage and management, Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. While details about its specific purposes and history may be limited, the dam's presence underscores the interconnectedness of water resources, climate considerations, and infrastructure development. As advocates for sustainable water practices, it is essential to recognize and appreciate the importance of structures like Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam in ensuring the continued availability and quality of water resources for future generations.
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 Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River At Niagara | 167 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Dundee | 13 cfs | → |
| Tinker Creek Near Daleville | 2 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Roanoke | 77 cfs | → |
| Catawba Creek Near Catawba | 3 cfs | → |
| James River At Buchanan | 615 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam.
Boat launches
- Hardy Road Bedford County
- Reservoir Road Hollins
- Lowe Street Buchanan
- Oak Hollow Road Bedford County
- Oak Grove Drive Franklin County
- Arcadia Road Botetourt County
Campgrounds
- Roanoke Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Roanoke Mtn
- Peaks Of Otter Campground
- Pig Farm Campsite
- Peaks Of Otter - Blue Ridge Parkway
- North Creek
Paddle runs
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
Track Jetters Chapel Mountain 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 Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam
Where does the data for Jetters Chapel Mountain 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 Jetters Chapel Mountain Dam.