Morgans Dam dam
Morgans Dam
Morgans Dam in Mecklenburg, Virginia, stands as a vital structure for irrigation purposes along the Roanoke River. Owned and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth dam has a height of 29 feet and a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Despite not having a designated dam type, Morgans Dam serves a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
The dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," with an undetermined hazard potential. However, it is regularly inspected with a frequency of once a year, ensuring its structural integrity and safety. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, the risk assessment and management measures for Morgans Dam remain unspecified.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts keen on exploring the intricacies of dam infrastructure and their impact on local ecosystems will find Morgans Dam to be a fascinating subject of study. Its location along the Roanoke River and its role in supporting irrigation activities highlight the interconnectedness of water management systems in sustaining agricultural livelihoods. Further research and evaluation of Morgans Dam's risk management protocols and emergency preparedness could provide valuable insights into enhancing its resilience to potential hazards.
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 Morgans Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morgans Dam.
Boat launches
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Ivy Hill Road 3198, Mecklenburg County
- Cuscowilla Lane Mecklenburg County
- Mays Chapel Road Mecklenburg County
- Nature Trail Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Rudds Creek - Kerr Reservoir
- Staunton River State Park
Fishing spots
Track Morgans Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morgans Dam
Where does the data for Morgans 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 Morgans Dam.