Sneads Dam dam
Sneads Dam
Sneads Dam, located in Lunenburg, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure on Kettlestick Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, standing at a height of 20 feet, has a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure safety and compliance.
Owned by an unspecified entity, Sneads Dam plays a crucial role in providing irrigation and recreation opportunities in the area. Despite lacking specific details on its construction date or associated structures, the dam's presence contributes to the water resource management of the region. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, ongoing efforts may be needed to assess and address any potential hazards or maintenance needs for the dam in the future.
In the picturesque setting of Lunenburg, Virginia, Sneads Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and recreational activities. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates continue to monitor and advocate for sustainable practices, the importance of structures like Sneads Dam in balancing human needs with environmental preservation becomes increasingly evident. With its state-regulated status and emphasis on safety and compliance, Sneads Dam represents a vital component of the local water infrastructure and a symbol of the delicate balance between human intervention and natural ecosystems.
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 Sneads Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 78 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Rawlings | 33 cfs | → |
| Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville | 165 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Near Mannboro | 15 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sneads Dam.
Boat launches
- State Route 1011 Victoria
- Marshall Town Road Lunenburg County
- Otter's Path Trail Prince Edward County
- Prince Edward County
- Nature Trail Mecklenburg County
- River Ridge Boat Ramp
Track Sneads 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 Sneads Dam
Where does the data for Sneads 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 Sneads Dam.