C&S Upper Pond Dam dam
C&S Upper Pond Dam
Located in Buckingham, Virginia, the C&S Upper Pond Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 26.1 feet and spanning 350 feet in length, this dam holds a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4.7 acres. Despite its picturesque setting, the dam's condition assessment reveals a poor state, with an undetermined hazard potential as of the last inspection in January 2019.
Designed by Schnabel Engineering, the C&S Upper Pond Dam has not undergone any significant modifications or improvements since its completion. With no state regulation or permitting requirements, the dam's maintenance and upkeep fall solely under the responsibility of its private owners. The dam's proximity to Congressional District 05 in Virginia adds to its regional significance, highlighting the importance of ensuring its safety and stability for both recreational and environmental purposes.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the C&S Upper Pond Dam serves as a reminder of the vital role that dams play in our ecosystem. While providing recreational opportunities and storage capacity, the dam's poor condition assessment underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential risks or hazards. With its unique location in the heart of Virginia's natural landscape, this dam serves as a valuable asset that warrants attention and care to ensure its longevity and safety for future generations to enjoy.
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 C&S Upper Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 102 cfs | → |
| Rockfish River Near Greenfield | 41 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C&S Upper Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- Nelson County
- James River Road Nelson County
- River Anne Palmyra
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
Campgrounds
- James River State Park
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Westview On The James
- Girl Scout Camp
- Sherando Lake
Track C&S Upper Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About C&S Upper Pond Dam
Where does the data for C&S Upper Pond 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 C&S Upper Pond Dam.