Craig County Dam #6 dam
Craig County Dam #6
Craig County Dam #6, located in Virginia, is a state-regulated structure under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 10 feet with a length of 175 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 52.24 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.12 acres. While its hazard potential is undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
Although specific details about its primary purpose and construction year are not provided, Craig County Dam #6 serves as a vital component of water resource management in the region. With a maximum storage capacity of 52.24 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control, water supply, and environmental conservation efforts. Its location in the Huntington District highlights its significance in the broader context of water infrastructure within the state of Virginia.
As a water resource and climate enthusiast, the data on Craig County Dam #6 offers valuable insights into the management and regulation of critical infrastructure. The dam's presence in Craig County, Virginia, underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety of communities and the sustainable use of water resources. With ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight in place, Craig County Dam #6 represents a key piece of the puzzle in safeguarding against potential hazards and supporting the region's water security goals.
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 Craig County Dam #6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek At New Castle | 47 cfs | → |
| Catawba Creek Near Catawba | 5 cfs | → |
| Potts Creek Near Covington | 107 cfs | → |
| Dunlap Creek Near Covington | 52 cfs | → |
| Craig Creek At Parr | 141 cfs | → |
| Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington | 452 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Craig County Dam #6.
Boat launches
- Island Park Road 461, Ronceverte
- Reservoir Road Hollins
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Steel Bridge Campground
- Moncove Lake State Park
- The Pines Campground
- Fenwick Mines Campground
- White Rocks
- White Rocks Campground
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)
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
Track Craig County Dam #6 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 Craig County Dam #6
Where does the data for Craig County Dam #6 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 Craig County Dam #6.