Goldberg Beaver Dam dam
Goldberg Beaver Dam
Goldberg Beaver Dam, located in Botetourt, Virginia, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 15 feet with a length of 420 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently classified as "Undetermined" and its condition assessment is labeled as "Not Rated," it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Despite lacking specific details on its construction date and modifications over the years, Goldberg Beaver Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management within the region. Its significance lies in supporting agricultural activities through irrigation, highlighting the importance of sustainable water usage practices in the face of changing climate patterns. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and regulatory framework of dams like Goldberg Beaver Dam can provide valuable insights into the intersection of water management, environmental conservation, and climate resilience.
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 Goldberg Beaver Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Lick Run | 481 cfs | → |
| Cowpasture River Near Clifton Forge | 128 cfs | → |
| Craig Creek At Parr | 69 cfs | → |
| Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington | 283 cfs | → |
| Potts Creek Near Covington | 35 cfs | → |
| Dunlap Creek Near Covington | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goldberg Beaver Dam.
Boat launches
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
- Douthat State Park Road Bath County
- Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
Campgrounds
- Craig Creek Campground
- Camp Nimrod
- Morris Hill Campground
- Serenity
- Greenwood Point Campground
- Mcclintic Point Campground
Fishing spots
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Cherokee Flats Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
- Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
Track Goldberg Beaver Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Goldberg Beaver Dam
Where does the data for Goldberg Beaver 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 Goldberg Beaver Dam.