Fluvanna County Dam #9 dam
Fluvanna County Dam #9
Fluvanna County Dam #9, located in Virginia, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 26 feet and a length of 400 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 387.71 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 167.98 acre-feet. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it is inspected annually to ensure its safety and integrity.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Fluvanna County Dam #9 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam's primary purpose and specific dam types are not listed, but its location in Fluvanna County indicates its importance in local water supply and flood control efforts. Despite its undetermined hazard potential, the dam is regularly monitored and maintained to mitigate any risks to surrounding communities.
With a strong emphasis on safety and compliance, Fluvanna County Dam #9 is a key infrastructure project in the Norfolk District. While specific details about its design and construction are not provided, the dam's role in water storage and management is evident through its storage capacity and geographic location. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and operation of dams like Fluvanna County Dam #9 are essential for ensuring water security and resilience in the face of changing environmental 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 Fluvanna County Dam #9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 532 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 31 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 66 cfs | → |
| James River At Scottsville | 2,100 cfs | → |
| James River At Cartersville | 1,590 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 159 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fluvanna County Dam #9.
Boat launches
- River Anne Palmyra
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Boat Landing Lane Buckingham County
- Columbia Road Columbia
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
- River Launch Road Powhatan County
Campgrounds
- Westview On The James
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Christopher Run Campground
- Girl Scout Camp
- James River State Park
Track Fluvanna County Dam #9 in the Snoflo app
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About Fluvanna County Dam #9
Where does the data for Fluvanna County Dam #9 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 Fluvanna County Dam #9.