Burdettes Dam dam
Burdettes Dam
Burdettes Dam in Franklin, Virginia, situated along the Roaring Run river, is a key resource for water and climate enthusiasts. The dam, standing at a height of 26 feet, serves a primary purpose of recreation and boasts a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. With a surface area of 1.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, the dam offers a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Burdettes Dam is regulated, inspected, and permitted by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Although its hazard potential is undetermined and its condition is not rated, the dam remains a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The dam's location in a scenic area, along with its recreational offerings, make it an attractive spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
While the dam's specific construction details and completion year are not provided, its presence along the Roaring Run river enhances the natural landscape and offers opportunities for fishing, boating, and other recreational activities. With its potential for further development and management under state agencies, Burdettes Dam serves as a valuable resource for water conservation and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Burdettes Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 10 cfs | → |
| Smith River Near Philpott | 126 cfs | → |
| S F Roanoke River Near Shawsville | 25 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Bassett | 129 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount | 36 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Lafayette | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burdettes Dam.
Boat launches
- Little River Dam Road Radford City
- New River Drive Radford City
- Ben H. Bolen Drive 6620, Dublin
- Hidden Valley Pulaski County
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
- Beach Drive 6833, Pulaski County
Campgrounds
- Ryans Branch - Philpott Lake
- Jamison Mill Park - Philpott Lake
- Horseshoe Point - Philpott Lake
- Fairy Stone State Park
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
Track Burdettes 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 Burdettes Dam
Where does the data for Burdettes 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 Burdettes Dam.