Squall Creek Dam dam
Squall Creek Dam
Located in Patrick, Virginia, Squall Creek Dam is a private-owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 87 feet and spans 350 feet in length, offering a recreational oasis with a surface area of 6.54 acres and a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet. While its hazard potential remains undetermined, the dam's condition assessment has not been rated since December 2005.
Serving as a key feature along the TR-Squall Creek, this dam provides essential recreational opportunities in the region, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. Despite its age and lack of recent modifications, Squall Creek Dam continues to offer a picturesque setting for outdoor activities, with its normal storage capacity of 150 acre-feet catering to various water-related pursuits. As a state-regulated and inspected structure, this dam ensures safety and environmental compliance within its jurisdiction.
While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are pending, its historical significance and ongoing operation under private ownership highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such vital structures in the face of changing climate conditions. As a symbol of resilience and recreation, Squall Creek Dam remains a focal point for water resource enthusiasts seeking to explore the intersection of human innovation and natural landscapes in Patrick, Virginia.
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 Squall Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 12 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 26 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 833 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Squall Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Julia Simpkins Road 1711, Pulaski County
- Va 100 Wythe County
- Brown Road 2598, Pulaski County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Ben H. Bolen Drive 6620, Dublin
Campgrounds
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Rocky Knob
- Rocky Knob Campground
- Rocky Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Hanging Rock State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
Track Squall Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Squall Creek Dam
Where does the data for Squall Creek 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 Squall Creek Dam.