Bolling Hall Farm Dam dam
Bolling Hall Farm Dam
Bolling Hall Farm Dam, located in Goochland, Virginia, is a state-regulated earth dam with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Standing at a height of 13 feet and spanning 600 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Situated on a tributary of Little Lickinghole Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife and habitat conservation efforts in the region.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Bolling Hall Farm Dam has been deemed to have an undetermined hazard potential and is currently not rated in terms of its condition assessment. While the last inspection date and condition assessment are not available, the dam is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement. With its strategic location and purpose, this dam serves as a key asset in the water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Virginia.
With its focus on enhancing fish and wildlife habitats, Bolling Hall Farm Dam contributes to the overall ecological health of the area. Supported by state regulatory agencies and designed to withstand hydraulic pressures, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management practices. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of Bolling Hall Farm Dam lies in its role in promoting biodiversity and supporting the delicate balance of ecosystems 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 Bolling Hall Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| James River At Cartersville | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Fine Creek At Fine Creek Mills | 2 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Mattoax | 115 cfs | → |
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 102 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond | 137 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bolling Hall Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- River Launch Road Powhatan County
- River Trail Powhatan County
- Powhatan State Park Road Powhatan County
- Bateau Landing Road 4399, Powhatan County
- Mill Mount Trail Powhatan County
- Columbia Road Columbia
Track Bolling Hall Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bolling Hall Farm Dam
Where does the data for Bolling Hall 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 Bolling Hall Farm Dam.