Woodberry Farm Dam dam
Woodberry Farm Dam
Woodberry Farm Dam, located in Gloucester, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure on Jones Creek, with a primary purpose of irrigation and secondary purpose of recreation. The dam, a modest earth structure standing at 8 feet in height, provides a maximum storage capacity of 158 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 44 acre-feet. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined, it is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Owned by an unspecified entity, Woodberry Farm Dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region, ensuring water availability for irrigation purposes. Despite the lack of certain data such as the year of completion and dam length, the dam remains an important component of the local water infrastructure, supporting agricultural activities in the area. The dam's location in a picturesque setting adds to its appeal for recreational activities, further highlighting its significance in both water resource management and community engagement.
Although the condition assessment of Woodberry Farm Dam is currently not rated, the structure's emergency action plan and risk management measures are not specified. However, with its sound design and state regulation, the dam serves as a critical asset for water storage and distribution in Gloucester, Virginia. Climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike can appreciate the importance of this dam in ensuring sustainable water use and management practices in the region, making it an essential component of the local hydrological landscape.
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 Woodberry Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 14 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 27 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 1 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 14 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 6 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodberry Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Cappahosic Road Gloucester County
- Ware House Road Gloucester Courthouse
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- Greate Road Gloucester Point
- Campsite Drive 606, Lee Hall
- Jamestown Road 1826, James City County
Track Woodberry Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Woodberry Farm Dam
Where does the data for Woodberry Farm 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 Woodberry Farm Dam.