Edmunds Lake Dam dam
Edmunds Lake Dam
Edmunds Lake Dam, located in Halifax, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure owned by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This Earth-type dam has a height of 28 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 358 acre-feet and a surface area of 26.7 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is classified as having poor condition based on a 2019 assessment, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential improvements.
The dam has not been modified since its completion, and its last inspection in September 2019 found it to be in poor condition. With a drainage area of just 0.6 square miles, the dam poses a low risk of failure, but its current state warrants attention to ensure its continued safety and functionality for recreation. The dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, indicating a potential area for enhancement to better prepare for unforeseen events or emergencies.
As a vital resource in the region, Edmunds Lake Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while also serving as a water management structure. With its state-regulated status and ownership by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam's condition assessment and maintenance activities are essential considerations for water resource and climate enthusiasts invested in the preservation and sustainability of this important infrastructure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Edmunds Lake 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 | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edmunds Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Scuffletown Road Charlotte County
- Ivy Hill Road 3198, Mecklenburg County
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
Campgrounds
- Staunton River State Park
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Rudds Creek - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Edmunds Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Edmunds Lake Dam
Where does the data for Edmunds 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 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 Edmunds Lake Dam.