Baylors Dam dam
Baylors Dam
Baylors Dam, located in Essex, Virginia along the TR-RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, is a recreational earth dam with a height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 332 acre-feet. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure safety and compliance. While the hazard potential is currently undetermined and the condition is not rated, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for water activities and wildlife habitat in the area.
Despite not having a designated dam type or completion year listed, Baylors Dam continues to provide essential recreational opportunities along the Rappahannock River. With a normal storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a hydraulic height matching the structural height of 14 feet, the dam contributes to the scenic beauty and environmental diversity of the region. While specific details about the dam's spillway, locks, and outlet gates are not provided, the dam's presence adds to the overall water resource management efforts in the area and supports the conservation and enjoyment of the surrounding natural landscape.
As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the information about Baylors Dam offers a glimpse into the importance of recreational dams in supporting both human enjoyment and environmental sustainability. While certain details such as the dam's construction date and specific features are not available, the overall impact of the dam on the local ecosystem and community is evident. By highlighting the regulatory oversight, storage capacity, and recreational purpose of Baylors Dam, it becomes clear that such structures play a crucial role in balancing human needs with ecological conservation along rivers like the Rappahannock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Baylors Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 55 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 18 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 11 cfs | → |
| St Clement Creek Near Clements | 2 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 53 cfs | → |
| Pamunkey River Near Hanover | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baylors Dam.
Track Baylors 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 Baylors Dam
Where does the data for Baylors 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 Baylors Dam.