Morten Dam dam
Morten Dam
Morten Dam, located in Henry County, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a height of 26 feet and a length of 275 feet. This dam was completed by the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and has a storage capacity of 49.3 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 27.9 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified in the data, but it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and unrated condition assessment, Morten Dam is subject to regular inspections with a frequency of once per year. The dam does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan prepared or updated, and there is no information available on risk assessment or management measures in place. Additionally, no inundation maps or emergency contact information have been provided for the dam, suggesting a need for improved emergency preparedness and response procedures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Morten Dam, there is a lack of comprehensive data available regarding its risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and management measures. With its state-regulated status and proximity to the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, there is potential for increased oversight and collaboration to ensure the safety and resilience of this vital infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. Further research and monitoring may be needed to address any potential risks associated with Morten Dam and to enhance its overall preparedness for emergencies.
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 Morten Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Bassett | 119 cfs | → |
| Smith River Near Philpott | 126 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 170 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 33 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 105 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morten Dam.
Boat launches
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Dudley Amos Road Franklin County
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
Campgrounds
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Fairy Stone State Park
- Horseshoe Point - Philpott Lake
- Jamison Mill Park - Philpott Lake
- Ryans Branch - Philpott Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Morten Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morten Dam
Where does the data for Morten 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 Morten Dam.