Pitts Pond Dam dam
Pitts Pond Dam
Pitts Pond Dam, located in Caroline, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 30 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 33.72 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.3 acres. While the dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment as 'Not Rated', it is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
The dam, situated in the Baltimore District, is designated as 'Undetermined' in terms of risk assessment and lacks a detailed emergency action plan. Despite these uncertainties, the dam is a significant feature in the region, with its primary purpose and specific dam types yet to be determined. With a latitude of 38.0066 and longitude of -77.3932, Pitts Pond Dam offers a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and study the intersection of human-made structures and environmental dynamics.
For those passionate about water resource management and climate adaptation, Pitts Pond Dam presents a fascinating case study in private ownership and state regulation. As the structure continues to undergo inspections and evaluations, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to engage in discussions around risk management, emergency preparedness, and the long-term sustainability of water infrastructure in the region. With its location in Caroline, Virginia, the dam serves as a reminder of the complexities and responsibilities involved in maintaining and monitoring critical water resources in a changing climate.
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 Pitts Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 26 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 51 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Doswell | 11 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 47 cfs | → |
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 5 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pitts Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Mountain Road Hanover County
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
- Walkerton Boat Ramp
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Pitts Pond 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 Pitts Pond Dam
Where does the data for Pitts Pond 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 Pitts Pond Dam.