Deer Lake Dam dam
Deer Lake Dam
Deer Lake Dam, also known as Reynolds Farm Dam #2, is a privately owned structure located in Greene, Virginia, along the TR-Preddy Creek. The dam was built for water supply purposes and stands at a height of 12 feet with a length of 630 feet. It has a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.8 acres. The dam is under state regulation by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Deer Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing water supply in the region. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications since its last inspection in January 2018. While there are no specific spillway details or lock structures associated with the dam, its importance for water resource management cannot be understated. With a designated emergency action plan and contact procedures in place, Deer Lake Dam remains a vital component of the local water infrastructure, supported by the community and regulatory agencies for its continued operation and maintenance.
Managed by private owners, Deer Lake Dam serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between state agencies and private entities in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources. Located in a picturesque setting within the Baltimore District, the dam stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between harnessing water for human needs and respecting the natural environment. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, structures like Deer Lake Dam play a critical role in safeguarding water resources for current and future generations, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and emergency preparedness.
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 Deer Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 72 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 72 cfs | → |
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 38 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 27 cfs | → |
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 85 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 383 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deer Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- River Anne Palmyra
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- Us 340 Business Page County
Campgrounds
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Lewis Mountain
- Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Dundo
Fishing spots
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Moody Boat Launch
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
Track Deer Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Deer Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deer Lake 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 High 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 Deer Lake Dam.