Strickler & Benzinger's Dam dam
Strickler & Benzinger's Dam
Strickler & Benzinger's Dam, located in Fluvanna, Virginia, is a recreational earth dam with a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. The dam is state-regulated and maintained by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently listed as "Undetermined," it is important to note that it has not been rated for condition assessment.
Despite the lack of specific information on the dam's condition, its primary purpose for recreation underscores its significance in providing water resources for recreational activities in the area. With a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, the Department of Conservation and Recreation plays a crucial role in overseeing the maintenance and operation of the dam. As a structure within the Baltimore District, the dam contributes to the environmental and recreational landscape of the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams will find Strickler & Benzinger's Dam to be a notable example of a recreational earth dam in Virginia. The data provided highlights key information about the dam's construction, regulatory oversight, and storage capacity, offering insights into the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for both recreational and environmental purposes. Further research and assessment may be needed to fully evaluate the condition and safety of the dam, but its role in providing water resources for recreational activities is clear.
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 Strickler & Benzinger's Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 79 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 19 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 25 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 1,750 cfs | → |
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 11 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Strickler & Benzinger's Dam.
Boat launches
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- River Anne Palmyra
- Columbia Road Columbia
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- River Trail Powhatan County
Campgrounds
- Christopher Run Campground
- Lake Anna State Park
- Westview On The James
- Girl Scout Camp
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
Track Strickler & Benzinger's Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Strickler & Benzinger's Dam
Where does the data for Strickler & Benzinger's 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
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