Four Locusts Dam dam
Four Locusts Dam
Four Locusts Dam, located in Charlotte, Virginia, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 129 acre-feet. Situated on Spring Creek, this earth dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
Despite its purpose for recreation, the hazard potential of Four Locusts Dam is currently undetermined, and its condition assessment has not been rated. Emergency action plans and risk assessments are also lacking for this dam, highlighting potential areas for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the structure. With a longitude and latitude of -78.4849 and 37.0679 respectively, this dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to advocate for enhanced risk management measures and emergency preparedness.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a compelling opportunity to engage with the private owners and state regulators of Four Locusts Dam to address the gaps in emergency planning and risk assessment. By advocating for the development of comprehensive emergency action plans and conducting thorough risk assessments, it is possible to enhance the safety and resilience of this recreational structure. Additionally, collaborating with relevant agencies and stakeholders can help to ensure that the dam meets state regulations and inspection standards, ultimately contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
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 Four Locusts Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 78 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 79 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Farmville | 80 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Four Locusts Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
- Prince Edward County
- Otter's Path Trail Prince Edward County
- Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
- State Route 1011 Victoria
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
Track Four Locusts 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 Four Locusts Dam
Where does the data for Four Locusts 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 Four Locusts Dam.