Kalita Dam dam
Kalita Dam
Kalita Dam, located in Caroline, Virginia, is a vital water resource structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This earth dam stands at 18 feet high and stretches 350 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet. Although the completion year is unspecified, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and not rated, respectively. Despite these unknowns, the dam is subject to regular inspections and state regulatory oversight, ensuring its operational integrity and safety.
Situated within the Baltimore District, Kalita Dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control in the region. While details about the primary purpose of the dam are not specified, its presence signifies a commitment to sustainable water resource management. With a latitude of 37.984 and longitude of -77.2672, the dam serves as a key infrastructure in safeguarding the local community and environment against potential water-related risks. Although certain information such as the last inspection date and condition assessment date are missing, the dam's state-jurisdiction status and permitting, inspection, and enforcement capabilities signify a dedication to maintaining its functionality.
Despite the gaps in information regarding Kalita Dam's operational details, its significance as a state-regulated water resource structure cannot be underestimated. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of dams like Kalita in ensuring water security and mitigating risks becomes increasingly apparent. With ongoing regulatory oversight and inspection protocols in place, Kalita Dam stands as a testament to Virginia's commitment to effective water resource management and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Kalita Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 26 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 47 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 51 cfs | → |
| Pamunkey River Near Hanover | 98 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Doswell | 11 cfs | → |
| South Anna River Near Ashland | 47 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kalita Dam.
Track Kalita Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kalita Dam
Where does the data for Kalita 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 Kalita Dam.