Heart Pond Dam dam
Heart Pond Dam
Heart Pond Dam, also known as Clover Power Station - Old Farm Pond, is a privately owned structure located in Halifax, Virginia. This Earth-type dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in May 2020 was rated as fair.
Situated on the TR-Roanoke River, Heart Pond Dam plays a vital role in the local water resource management, providing water for irrigation and recreation purposes. The dam has undergone regular state inspections and is subject to state regulations and enforcement mechanisms. Its location within the Norfolk District ensures oversight and monitoring by relevant authorities to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
With Denver Riggleman (R) as the Congressional Representative for the area, Heart Pond Dam serves as a key component of the water infrastructure in Halifax, Virginia. Its historical significance as a source of water for agricultural activities underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring its condition to prevent any potential risks or hazards. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience and maintenance of structures like Heart Pond Dam are essential for sustainable water management 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 Heart Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 79 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,160 cfs | → |
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Heart Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
Track Heart Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Heart Pond Dam
Where does the data for Heart Pond 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 Low 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 Heart Pond Dam.