Moody Dam dam
Moody Dam
Moody Dam, also known as Concord Lake, is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Campbell, Virginia. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this dam plays a crucial role in irrigation and recreation purposes along the Archer Creek. Standing at a height of 23 feet, Moody Dam has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, making it essential for water management in the region.
While the hazard potential of Moody Dam is currently categorized as undetermined, it is regularly inspected by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity. Although the condition of the dam is not rated, emergency action plans are in place to address any unforeseen events. With its strategic location and importance for the local community, Moody Dam serves as a key asset in the water resource infrastructure of Virginia.
As a significant earth dam in the Wilmington District, Moody Dam's impact extends beyond its primary purpose of irrigation. With Denver Riggleman representing the area in Congress, efforts to maintain and improve the dam are ongoing. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, keeping an eye on Moody Dam's condition and management is essential for understanding its role in the broader ecosystem and ensuring sustainable water use for future generations.
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 Moody Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling River Near Naruna | 56 cfs | → |
| James River At Bent Creek | 826 cfs | → |
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 218 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moody Dam.
Boat launches
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Richmond Highway Appomattox County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
- Radio Road Brookneal
Campgrounds
- Holliday Lake State Park
- James River State Park
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Camp Lowman
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
Track Moody Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moody Dam
Where does the data for Moody 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 Moody Dam.