Parkey Dam dam
Parkey Dam
Parkey Dam, located in Lee County, Virginia, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 35.5 feet and a storage capacity of 68.87 acre-feet. The dam, which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, is designated as having an undetermined hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. Despite its lack of a specific primary purpose or dam type, Parkey Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
With a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 35.5 feet, Parkey Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in Virginia. The dam's normal storage capacity of 45.9 acre-feet ensures a reliable water supply for various purposes, although its condition assessment and hazard potential remain undetermined. As an essential component of the state's water infrastructure, Parkey Dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to uphold its integrity and ensure public safety.
Although specific details about the dam's construction year and associated structures are not provided, Parkey Dam's significance in water resource management cannot be overlooked. As a state-regulated structure with a storage capacity of 68.87 acre-feet and a height of 35.5 feet, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water supply and facilitating climate resilience in the region. Efforts to assess its condition, implement emergency action plans, and conduct regular inspections are essential to ensure the continued effectiveness and safety of Parkey Dam for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Parkey Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Powell River Near Arthur | 577 cfs | → |
| Clinch River Above Tazewell | 1,690 cfs | → |
| Martins Fork Above Smith | 51 cfs | → |
| Cumberland River Near Harlan | 348 cfs | → |
| Martins Fork Near Smith | 29 cfs | → |
| Powell River Near Jonesville | 241 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parkey Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Access Claiborne County
- Claiborne County
- Highway 33 South 5799, Claiborne County
- Lee Highway 5475, Bean Station
- Lee Highway 6955, Bean Station
- Wells Springs Road Campbell County
Campgrounds
- Gibson Gap
- Wilderness Road - Cumberland Gap National Park
- Martins Fork Cabin
- Pine Mountain State Park
- Bunch Hollow Campground & Resort
- Camp Cargill
Paddle runs
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
Track Parkey 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 Parkey Dam
Where does the data for Parkey 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 Parkey Dam.