Costran Art #2 dam
Costran Art #2
Costran Art #2 is a state-regulated earth dam located in Bedford, Virginia, with a maximum storage capacity of 74.33 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 10.6 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 19 feet, serving an important purpose in water resource management in the area. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is subject to regular inspections by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring its safety and functionality.
Situated in Congressional District 06 of Virginia, Costran Art #2 plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region, though specific details about its construction year and purposes are not provided. With a surface area of 2.42 acres and a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 19 feet, the dam contributes to flood control and water storage in the area. Despite lacking certain information such as a detailed condition assessment and emergency action plan, the dam remains under the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency, ensuring that it meets necessary standards.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Costran Art #2 to be an intriguing structure, especially given its state-regulated status and significant storage capacity. While there are some gaps in information regarding its design and history, the dam's location in Virginia's Wilmington District underscores its importance in managing water flow and storage in the region. As efforts continue to assess its condition and potential risks, Costran Art #2 remains a key feature in the local water resource 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 Costran Art #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Otter River Near Bedford | 53 cfs | → |
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 218 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 891 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Huddleston | 40 cfs | → |
| Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Costran Art #2.
Boat launches
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Elon Road Amherst County
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Arcadia Road Botetourt County
Campgrounds
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Hopper Creek Group Campground
- Camp Lowman
- Peaks Of Otter - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Peaks Of Otter Campground
Paddle runs
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Headwaters To Farmville
- 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
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
Track Costran Art #2 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 Costran Art #2
Where does the data for Costran Art #2 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 Costran Art #2.