Cage Dam dam
Cage Dam
Cage Dam, located in Halifax, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 24 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and serves the Rocky Branch Woods Creek. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the hazard potential and condition assessment of Cage Dam remain undetermined and not rated, respectively.
Owned by a private entity, Cage Dam is situated in a picturesque setting, offering recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Although its specific construction date and details are unknown, the dam's presence contributes to the conservation and management of water resources in the area. As a state-regulated structure, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
While the exact risk assessment and management measures for Cage Dam are currently unspecified, its role in providing recreational benefits and contributing to the local ecosystem cannot be overlooked. With its strategic location and connection to the Rocky Branch Woods Creek, the dam serves as a vital component in the water infrastructure of Halifax, Virginia. As enthusiasts continue to admire and study the impact of Cage Dam on the surrounding environment, further insights into its management and potential risks may emerge.
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 Cage Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 664 cfs | → |
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cage Dam.
Boat launches
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Highway 62, Milton
Campgrounds
- Staunton River State Park
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Equestrian Campground
- Rudds Creek - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Cage Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cage Dam
Where does the data for Cage 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 Cage Dam.