R Beasley Dam 2 dam
R Beasley Dam 2
R Beasley Dam 2, located in Patrick, Virginia, is a state-regulated earth dam with a height of 36 feet and a length of 420 feet. This dam has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 92 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.2 acres. While the hazard potential of this dam is currently undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it is regularly inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Constructed by the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, R Beasley Dam 2 serves an important purpose in water resource management in the region. It is equipped with outlet gates for controlled release of water and its spillway type and width are not specified. The dam is also equipped with emergency action plans, although specific details such as last revision date and adherence to guidelines are not available. With a congressman representative of H. Morgan Griffith (R) overseeing the area, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water security and flood control in the county.
Despite lacking certain details such as completion year and modification history, R Beasley Dam 2 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Virginia. Its presence and regulation by state authorities highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to prevent potential hazards and ensure safe water supply for the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of dams like R Beasley Dam 2 becomes increasingly crucial in adapting to changing environmental conditions and securing water availability for the future.
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 R Beasley Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dan River Near Francisco | 57 cfs | → |
| Ararat River At Ararat | 78 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Smith Riv Church Nr Woolwine | 10 cfs | → |
| Fisher River Near Copeland | 177 cfs | → |
| South Mayo River Near Nettleridge | 29 cfs | → |
| Little Yadkin River At Dalton | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near R Beasley Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Julia Simpkins Road 1711, Pulaski County
- Va 100 Wythe County
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- Riverside Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Willville Motorcycle Campground
- Rocky Knob
- Pilot Mountain State Park
- Ymca Camp Hanes
- Rocky Knob Campground
- Rocky Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track R Beasley Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About R Beasley Dam 2
Where does the data for R Beasley Dam 2 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 R Beasley Dam 2.