Burch Mill Dam dam
Burch Mill Dam
Burch Mill Dam, located in Middlesex, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure on LaGrange Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam stands at 15 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, making it an important feature for water resource management in the area. While its hazard potential is undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the Department of Conservation and Recreation ensures that the dam is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced to meet state regulations.
Despite lacking specific details on its construction and modification history, Burch Mill Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the community while also serving as a vital water resource in the region. With its location in the Norfolk District and under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia, the dam remains a key point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not available, the structure's presence on LaGrange Creek highlights its significance in managing water flow and storage in the area.
As an earth dam with a storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, Burch Mill Dam's role in regulating water levels and providing recreational opportunities makes it a valuable asset in Middlesex, Virginia. While its risk assessment and emergency action plan details are not provided, the dam's state-regulated status ensures that it is inspected, permitted, and enforced to meet safety standards. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Burch Mill Dam serves as a point of interest for understanding the intersection of water management, recreation, and regulatory oversight in the region.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Burch Mill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon Swamp At Mascot | 23 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek Near Tappahannock | 12 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 31 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 27 cfs | → |
| Totopotomoy Creek Near Studley | 1 cfs | → |
| Pamunkey River Near Hanover | 73 cfs | → |
About Burch Mill Dam
Where does the data for Burch Mill 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 below 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.
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.