Adame Dam dam
Adame Dam
Adame Dam, located in Patrick, Virginia, is a private earth dam with a height of 30.5 feet and a storage capacity of 39.53 acre-feet. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam is regulated by the state of Virginia and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently listed as "undetermined" and its condition has not been rated, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not specified.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Adame Dam serves a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a primary purpose that is not specified in the available data, the dam's construction details indicate a hydraulic height matching its structural height. Situated within the jurisdiction of the Huntington District, the dam's capacity to store water and its surface area of 2 acres contribute to the local watershed's resilience in managing fluctuations in water availability and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events.
As a key feature in the local water infrastructure, Adame Dam plays a significant role in supporting the conservation and regulation efforts of the state of Virginia. The dam's association with other structures, such as spillways or outlet gates, is not specified, but its importance in water management is underscored by its regular inspections and state-regulated status. With the potential to impact the surrounding community in case of emergencies, continued monitoring and assessment of Adame Dam are crucial in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Adame Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat River At Ararat | 110 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Francisco | 59 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 23 cfs | → |
| New River Near Galax | 525 cfs | → |
| Mitchell River Near State Road | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Adame Dam.
Boat launches
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- Va 100 Wythe County
Campgrounds
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Camp Raven Knob
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Cliffview Campground
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Rocky Knob
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Adame Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Adame Dam
Where does the data for Adame 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 Adame Dam.