Grandview Lake Dam dam
Grandview Lake Dam
Grandview Lake Dam, located in Campbell, Virginia, is a privately-owned structure on TR-Mollys Creek. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet, providing a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition is not rated, the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia regulates, inspects, and enforces safety measures for this dam.
Although specific details about the dam's construction year, length, and volume are not provided, it is evident that Grandview Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, this dam offers a serene and picturesque environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. As the dam is situated in a beautiful natural setting, its presence is vital not just for recreational purposes but also for the overall ecological balance of the region.
Despite the lack of detailed information on its risk assessment, emergency action plan, and management measures, Grandview Lake Dam remains an important structure for the community. As it continues to be regulated and inspected by relevant state agencies, this dam serves as a hub for outdoor activities and a source of natural beauty in Campbell, Virginia. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Grandview Lake Dam represents a harmonious blend of human-made infrastructure and environmental conservation in the heart of the region.
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 Grandview Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Falling River Near Naruna | 43 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,230 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 80 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 50 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Bedford | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grandview Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
Track Grandview Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grandview Lake Dam
Where does the data for Grandview Lake 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 Grandview Lake Dam.