Overbys Dam dam
Overbys Dam
Overbys Dam in Mecklenburg, Virginia, is a privately owned structure standing at a height of 27 feet along Buffalo Creek. While its primary purpose is irrigation, it also serves recreational activities. The dam has a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Although the dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Undetermined" and its condition is "Not Rated," it is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam has not been modified since its completion, and its emergency action plan status is unknown. The dam's risk assessment, management measures, and inundation maps remain unprepared as of the latest data update in April 2021.
Located in a picturesque setting and offering both practical and leisure benefits, Overbys Dam is a vital water resource structure in Virginia. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of human infrastructure with natural environments will find this dam a fascinating subject for further exploration and study.
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 Overbys Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Cr Nr Bethel Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Hyco River Near Denniston | 143 cfs | → |
| Dan River At South Boston | 661 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 103 cfs | → |
| Hyco R Bl Abay D Nr Mcgehees Mill | 4 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Boydton | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Overbys Dam.
Boat launches
- Carters Point Road Mecklenburg County
- Occoneechee Park Road 1198, Mecklenburg County
- Maple Avenue 556, South Boston
- Neal's Store Road 854, Roxboro
- Ivy Hill Road 3198, Mecklenburg County
- Cuscowilla Lane Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Buffalo Landing - Kerr Reservoir
- Staunton River State Park
- Longwood Rec Area - Kerr Reservoir
- Occoneechee State Park
- Equestrian Campground
- Rudds Creek - Kerr Reservoir
Fishing spots
Track Overbys Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Overbys Dam
Where does the data for Overbys 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 Overbys Dam.