Pepper Land Co Dam #2 dam
Pepper Land Co Dam #2
Pepper Land CO Dam #2 is a privately owned dam located in Cumberland, Virginia, with a height of 28 feet and a length of 425 feet. This dam serves the purpose of water storage, with a capacity of 85.68 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 68.6 acre-feet. Despite its significant size, the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, indicating a need for further assessment and potential safety improvements.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Pepper Land CO Dam #2 falls under state jurisdiction for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks detailed information on its design and construction, it remains a key infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With its location in the Norfolk District and oversight from state agencies, the dam plays a crucial role in storing surface water and maintaining the surrounding ecosystem.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pepper Land CO Dam #2 presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned structure with public significance. As efforts continue to assess and manage its safety, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining and regulating critical water infrastructure to ensure both human safety and environmental sustainability. Its presence in Cumberland, Virginia, highlights the intersection of private ownership, state oversight, and community resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Pepper Land Co Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Cartersville | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 102 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| Fine Creek At Fine Creek Mills | 2 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pepper Land Co Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Columbia Road Columbia
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- River Launch Road Powhatan County
- River Trail Powhatan County
- Powhatan State Park Road Powhatan County
- River Anne Palmyra
Campgrounds
Track Pepper Land Co 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 Pepper Land Co Dam #2
Where does the data for Pepper Land Co 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 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 Pepper Land Co Dam #2.