Greene Mountain Lake Dam dam
Greene Mountain Lake Dam
Greene Mountain Lake Dam, located in Stanardsville, Virginia, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1969, this earthen dam stands at a height of 37 feet and spans a length of 450 feet, creating a surface area of 61 acres. It holds a normal storage capacity of 508 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1408 acre-feet, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Greene Mountain Lake Dam is state-regulated, with regular inspections ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlets, with a hazard potential rated as significant. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk management plan in place to mitigate any potential hazards. The surrounding area, including the unnamed tributary to Blue Run, benefits from the dam's presence for recreational use and water storage.
Overall, Greene Mountain Lake Dam stands as a vital structure in the water resource management of Greene, Virginia. Its construction and maintenance contribute to both the local community's enjoyment of recreational activities and the conservation of water resources in the region. With a history dating back to the late 1960s, this dam continues to play a crucial role in the sustainable development and protection of the area's water supply and environment.
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 Greene Mountain Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 37 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 25 cfs | → |
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 14 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 20 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 256 cfs | → |
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 51 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Greene Mountain Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- River Anne Palmyra
Campgrounds
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Lewis Mountain
- Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
- 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
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
Track Greene Mountain Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Greene Mountain Lake Dam
Where does the data for Greene Mountain 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 Significant 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 Greene Mountain Lake Dam.