Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 dam
Leatherwood Creek Dam #4
Leatherwood Creek Dam #4, also known as Barrow Bros. or Rambyrollins Dam, is a vital structure in Henry, Virginia, designed by the Virginia DCR - Division of Soil and Water Conservation. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 42 feet and a length of 330 feet, serving primarily as a flood risk reduction measure along the Wet Branch river. With a storage capacity of 432 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.7 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 is subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in August 2020 deeming its condition as fair. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam remains a critical asset for flood control in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. While no significant modifications or risk assessment measures have been reported recently, the dam continues to fulfill its purpose of protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 represents a significant infrastructure project that highlights the importance of proper dam management and maintenance in mitigating flood risks. With its strategic location and design specifications, this dam serves as a key component in the local water management system, safeguarding the region against potential inundation events. As efforts to enhance dam safety and resilience continue, Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to sustainable water resource management in Virginia.
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 Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Martinsville | 170 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Bassett | 119 cfs | → |
| Smith River Near Philpott | 126 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Eden | 177 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 24 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leatherwood Creek Dam #4.
Boat launches
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Dudley Amos Road Franklin County
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- State Park Road Bedford County
Campgrounds
- Goose Dam
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Jamison Mill Park - Philpott Lake
- Horseshoe Point - Philpott Lake
- Fairy Stone State Park
Fishing spots
Track Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 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 Leatherwood Creek Dam #4
Where does the data for Leatherwood Creek Dam #4 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 High 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 Leatherwood Creek Dam #4.