Buckingham County Dam #24 dam
Buckingham County Dam #24
Buckingham County Dam #24, located in Virginia, stands at a height of 25.5 feet, with a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 93.24 acre-feet. Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement. The dam, situated in the Norfolk District, plays a crucial role in water resource management in Buckingham County.
Although specific details about the dam's construction year and purpose are not provided, its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water infrastructure in the face of climate change and increasing water variability. With its impressive length of 640 feet and surface area of 11.1 acres, Buckingham County Dam #24 serves as a vital component of water resource management in the region. As climate patterns shift and extreme weather events become more frequent, the role of dams like #24 in ensuring water supply reliability becomes increasingly critical.
Given its location in a state where water resources are carefully managed and regulated, Buckingham County Dam #24 represents a key piece of infrastructure that contributes to the overall water security of the region. With its capacity to store water and provide flood protection, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change on water resources in Buckingham County, Virginia. As efforts to assess and address potential risks associated with the dam continue, its importance in maintaining water security for both current and future generations remains paramount.
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 Buckingham County Dam #24 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Farmville | 80 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckingham County Dam #24.
Boat launches
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- James River Road Nelson County
- Nelson County
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- James River State Park
- Twin Lakes State Park
- Westview On The James
Track Buckingham County Dam #24 in the Snoflo app
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About Buckingham County Dam #24
Where does the data for Buckingham County Dam #24 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 Buckingham County Dam #24.