Pattersons Corner Dam dam
Pattersons Corner Dam
Pattersons Corner Dam, located in Caroline, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the tributary Reedy Creek. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition not rated, it is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Although details on the dam's construction year and primary purpose are not specified, its presence highlights the importance of water management in the region. As a key infrastructure in the area, Pattersons Corner Dam serves as a vital component in flood control, water supply, and environmental conservation efforts. With its location in a picturesque setting in Caroline County, Virginia, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate science will find Pattersons Corner Dam to be a fascinating subject of study, with its unique design and regulatory oversight providing valuable insights into the complexities of managing water infrastructure. As discussions around climate change and its impact on water resources continue to gain traction, understanding the role of dams like Pattersons Corner in mitigating risks and ensuring water security becomes increasingly important. Whether as a point of interest for research or a symbol of human ingenuity in harnessing nature's resources, this dam offers a compelling case study for those interested in the intersection of water management and climate adaptation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pattersons Corner Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Doswell | 8 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 48 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 13 cfs | → |
| South Anna River Near Ashland | 43 cfs | → |
| Pamunkey River Near Hanover | 94 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pattersons Corner Dam.
Boat launches
- Mountain Road Hanover County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Riverside Drive Richmond
- Watkins Landing Road 3099, Powhatan County
- Walkerton Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Pattersons Corner Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pattersons Corner Dam
Where does the data for Pattersons Corner 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 Pattersons Corner Dam.