Twin Oak Farms Dam dam
Twin Oak Farms Dam
Twin Oak Farms Dam, nestled in Halifax, Virginia, is a privately-owned structure designed for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 16 feet and stretching across 510 feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. With a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, it serves as a vital source of water for agricultural activities on the farm.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and unrated condition assessment, Twin Oak Farms Dam continues to provide essential irrigation services to the local community. Located in the Wilmington District and situated at coordinates 36.5749° N, -79.0706° W, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Twin Oak Farms Dam represents a prime example of the intersection between human intervention and nature in maintaining a delicate balance. As debates around water usage and conservation continue to evolve, the role of privately-owned dams like Twin Oak Farms Dam in sustaining agricultural activities and local ecosystems becomes increasingly significant. With its state-regulated status and emphasis on irrigation, this structure serves as a focal point for discussions on responsible water management practices and the resilience of infrastructure in the face of climate challenges.
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 Twin Oak Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River At Paces | 664 cfs | → |
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Hyco Creek Near Leasburg | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Twin Oak Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- Highway 62, Milton
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Staunton River State Park
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
Track Twin Oak Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Twin Oak Farms Dam
Where does the data for Twin Oak Farms 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 Twin Oak Farms Dam.