Grassy Creek Farm Llc Dam dam
Grassy Creek Farm Llc Dam
Grassy Creek Farm LLC Dam, located in Carroll, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. This dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a length of 475 feet, providing storage of 70.32 acre-feet of water with a surface area of 7.2 acres. With a drainage area of 0.98 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection and enforcement standards. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently undetermined and not rated, the emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are yet to be determined. Despite these uncertainties, the dam remains an integral part of the local landscape and a key asset for recreational activities in the area.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Grassy Creek Farm LLC Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam management and regulation. With its unique design features and state oversight, this dam exemplifies the balance between water conservation and recreational use. As further assessments and risk management measures are implemented, the dam will continue to play a vital role in ensuring water security and safety for the surrounding community.
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 Grassy Creek Farm Llc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 57 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 922 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 10 cfs | → |
| New River Near Galax | 545 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Grassy Creek Farm Llc Dam.
Boat launches
- Julia Simpkins Road 1711, Pulaski County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Va 100 Wythe County
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- Brown Road 2598, Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Rocky Knob
- Rocky Knob Campground
- Rocky Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Cliffview Campground
- Camp Raven Knob
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
Track Grassy Creek Farm Llc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Grassy Creek Farm Llc Dam
Where does the data for Grassy Creek Farm Llc 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.
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