Hobbs Dam dam
Hobbs Dam
Hobbs Dam, located in Dinwiddie, Virginia, serves as a recreational site along Namozine Creek. Standing at 15 feet tall, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet, this earth dam provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined and its condition unrated, it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
The dam's primary purpose of recreation highlights its role in providing a serene environment for water enthusiasts to enjoy. With a state-regulated design and inspection process in place, visitors can feel confident in the safety and maintenance of Hobbs Dam. Although specific details on the dam's construction and modification history are not available, its presence along Namozine Creek enhances the natural beauty of the surrounding area, making it a valuable asset for both locals and tourists.
As a key feature within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Hobbs Dam contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Virginia. While the dam's exact completion year and structural details are unspecified, its presence signifies a commitment to balancing water conservation with recreational opportunities in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hobbs Dam stands as a symbol of the harmonious coexistence between human recreation and environmental stewardship.
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 Hobbs Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek Near Mannboro | 24 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Rawlings | 134 cfs | → |
| Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie | 54 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Mattoax | 125 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Matoaca | 121 cfs | → |
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hobbs Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Chesdin Parkway Chesterfield County
- Marshall Town Road Lunenburg County
- Chesdin Lake Road 3715, Dinwiddie County
- Woolridge Road Boat Ramp
- Waterfowl Flyway 9111, Chesterfield County
- Commodore Point Place 3801, Brandermill
Campgrounds
Track Hobbs Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hobbs Dam
Where does the data for Hobbs 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 Hobbs Dam.