Tabscott Dam dam
Tabscott Dam
Tabscott Dam, located in Goochland, Virginia, on Peters Creek, is a recreational dam with a height of 18 feet and a length of 600 feet. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth dam provides storage of 238 acre-feet of water. Although its hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition not rated, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state regulatory standards for safety and enforcement.
Owned by an unspecified entity, Tabscott Dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering opportunities for water activities and enjoyment in the surrounding area. With its scenic location and potential for outdoor recreation, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources while also contributing to the local community's leisure and tourism industry. Despite lacking certain details such as the year of completion and specific structural information, Tabscott Dam stands as a notable feature in the Norfolk District, offering both practical benefits and aesthetic appeal to water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
As a key structure in the region, Tabscott Dam underscores the importance of sustainable water management and the integration of recreational facilities with environmental conservation efforts. While its exact design and construction details may remain unspecified, the dam's role in providing water storage and recreational opportunities highlights the intersection of human-made infrastructure with natural water systems. By staying up-to-date on inspection and regulatory requirements, Tabscott Dam exemplifies the balance between harnessing water resources for human use and preserving the ecological integrity of the surrounding landscape, making it a site of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the complexities of water infrastructure management.
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 Tabscott Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 102 cfs | → |
| James River At Cartersville | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Slate River Near Arvonia | 65 cfs | → |
| Fine Creek At Fine Creek Mills | 2 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 48 cfs | → |
| Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tabscott Dam.
Boat launches
- Columbia Road Columbia
- River Anne Palmyra
- Powhatan State Park Road Powhatan County
- River Trail Powhatan County
- River Launch Road Powhatan County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
Campgrounds
Track Tabscott 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 Tabscott Dam
Where does the data for Tabscott 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 Tabscott Dam.