Patrick Lower Dam dam
Patrick Lower Dam
Patrick Lower Dam, located in Campbell, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure on TR-Mollys Creek, with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet, providing a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting.
Owned by an unspecified entity, Patrick Lower Dam has not been assigned a designer or associated with any federal agency for funding or construction. Despite its lack of specific structural details such as length or volume, the dam serves as a recreational resource for the local community. With its location within the Norfolk District and close proximity to Denver Riggleman's congressional district, the dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation along Mollys Creek.
While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unclear, Patrick Lower Dam plays a vital role in providing recreational opportunities in the region. Its presence on TR-Mollys Creek highlights the importance of water resource management and climate resilience, underscoring the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who visit this picturesque site in Campbell, Virginia.
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 Patrick Lower Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 85 cfs | → |
| Falling River Near Naruna | 44 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Bedford | 53 cfs | → |
| James River At Holcomb Rock | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Patrick Lower Dam.
Boat launches
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
- Clemmons Lake Trail Lynchburg
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Monacan Park Road 1354, Amherst County
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
Campgrounds
- Camp Lowman
- Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Holliday Lake State Park
- Smith Mountain Lake
- Peaks Of Otter - Blue Ridge Parkway
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
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
Track Patrick Lower Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Patrick Lower Dam
Where does the data for Patrick Lower 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 Patrick Lower Dam.