Hunting Camp Dam dam
Hunting Camp Dam
Hunting Camp Dam, also known as Pocahontas Fuel Lake, is a state-regulated structure located in Bland, Virginia. Owned by an unspecified entity, this earth dam stands at a height of 23.4 feet along Hunting Camp Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 211 acre-feet, making it a popular spot for water enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Hunting Camp Dam has a hazard potential that is currently undetermined and a condition assessment that is not rated. Despite this, the dam remains a key feature in the area, offering opportunities for recreational activities and serving as a picturesque backdrop for visitors. With a scenic location and a rich history, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resources and climate management in maintaining sustainable ecosystems in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hunting Camp Dam represents a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of human infrastructure and natural landscapes. As a state-regulated structure with a focus on recreation, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water management practices and the need to balance human needs with environmental conservation efforts. With its serene surroundings and potential for outdoor enjoyment, Hunting Camp Dam is an important landmark that highlights the beauty and significance of water resources in Virginia's diverse ecosystem.
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 Hunting Camp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestone River At Falls Mills | 32 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 113 cfs | → |
| New River At Ivanhoe | 816 cfs | → |
| Wolf Creek Near Narrows | 92 cfs | → |
| New River At Glen Lyn | 1,820 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 1,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunting Camp Dam.
Boat launches
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- Va 100 Wythe County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Brown Road 2598, Pulaski County
- Julia Simpkins Road 1711, Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- Laurel Creek Campsite
- Stony Fork Campground
- Stony Fork
- Stony Fork Cabin
- Rural Retreat Lake
- Walnut Flats Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
Track Hunting Camp 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 Hunting Camp Dam
Where does the data for Hunting Camp 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 Hunting Camp Dam.