Littell Dam dam
Littell Dam
Littell Dam, located in Patrick, Virginia, is a privately owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet, with a hydraulic and structural height matching that measurement. The dam has a length of 200 feet and a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 1.7 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Littell Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the structure undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of one per year. The emergency action plan status, inundation maps, risk assessment, and risk management measures for the dam are currently unspecified.
Despite lacking certain assessment ratings and emergency preparedness details, Littell Dam remains a significant recreational asset in the region, offering opportunities for water enthusiasts to enjoy various activities in a picturesque setting. The dam's location, design, and controlled storage capacity contribute to its appeal as a water resource for both locals and visitors to appreciate and explore.
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 Littell Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 26 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Mayo River Near Price | 105 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 33 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 12 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Bassett | 119 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Littell Dam.
Boat launches
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
- Belews Lake Drive 8191, Belews Creek
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
Campgrounds
- Sunset Park Campground
- Hanging Rock State Park
- Fairy Stone State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
Fishing spots
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Track Littell Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Littell Dam
Where does the data for Littell 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 Littell Dam.