Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam dam
Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam
Chicago Heritage Farms LLC Dam, located in Grayson, Virginia, stands as a testament to water resource management and climate resilience. This dam, with a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 34.34 acre-feet, plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring that it meets all state standards for safety and operation.
Despite its importance, the condition of the Chicago Heritage Farms LLC Dam remains unrated, with its hazard potential labeled as undetermined. However, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While the dam's specific purposes and design details are not listed, its presence in the Wilmington District and its ownership by Chicago Heritage Farms LLC highlight the collaboration between private entities and state agencies in managing water resources effectively.
As climate change continues to impact water availability and weather patterns, structures like the Chicago Heritage Farms LLC Dam become ever more critical in safeguarding communities and ecosystems. By meeting state regulations, undergoing inspections, and potentially having an Emergency Action Plan in place, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in maintaining water security and resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River Near Galax | 525 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| New River At Ivanhoe | 548 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 86 cfs | → |
| South Fork New River Near Jefferson | 124 cfs | → |
| S F Holston River At Riverside Nr Chilhowie | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam.
Boat launches
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Cox's Chapel Road Grayson County
- Old River Lane 998, Grayson County
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Farmers Fish Camp Road Alleghany County
Campgrounds
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Comers Rock Campground
- Comers Rock
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin
- Raven Cliff
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
Track Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam
Where does the data for Chicago Heritage Farms Llc 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 Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam.