Johns Creek Dam #2 dam
Johns Creek Dam #2
Johns Creek Dam #2, located in Craig, Virginia, is a crucial structure owned by the local government to mitigate flood risks along the Little Oregon Creek. Designed by the Virginia DCR - Division of Soil and Water Conservation, this earth dam stands at a height of 51.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 1334 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, regular inspections and enforcement by the Department of Conservation and Recreation ensure the safety and functionality of the dam.
The primary purpose of Johns Creek Dam #2 is flood risk reduction, serving as a protective barrier to safeguard the surrounding areas from potential inundation. Although the exact year of completion is not specified, its strategic location and design parameters indicate a significant role in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the region. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are areas that may require further attention to enhance preparedness and response capabilities in case of emergencies.
Overall, Johns Creek Dam #2 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Virginia, contributing to the conservation efforts and flood control measures in the area. As part of the state-regulated structures, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity and functionality, highlighting the collaborative efforts between local agencies and the community to address climate-related risks and protect the environment. With its key role in flood risk reduction and water storage, this dam plays a significant part in enhancing resilience and sustainability in the region.
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 Johns Creek Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek At New Castle | 47 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Lafayette | 71 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Glenvar | 78 cfs | → |
| Walker Creek At Bane | 101 cfs | → |
| Catawba Creek Near Catawba | 5 cfs | → |
| S F Roanoke River Near Shawsville | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Johns Creek Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
- Island Park Road 461, Ronceverte
- New River Drive Radford City
- Reservoir Road Hollins
- Little River Dam Road Radford City
- Hidden Valley Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- White Rocks
- White Rocks Campground
- Caldwell Fields Group Camping Area
- Caldwell Fields Group Campground
- Camp Tuk-A-Way
- Moncove Lake State Park
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- 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
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
Track Johns Creek Dam #2 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 Johns Creek Dam #2
Where does the data for Johns Creek Dam #2 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 High 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 Johns Creek Dam #2.