Anderson Dam dam
Anderson Dam
Anderson Dam is a private water resource structure located in Pittsylvania, Virginia, with a primary purpose of serving as a fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. This earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
The dam, situated on TR-REARSKIN CREEK, is owned by a private entity and falls under the jurisdiction of the state, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. Despite lacking specific details on its completion year, the dam's importance for fire protection and water storage for local needs is evident. With a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 33 acre-feet, Anderson Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the surrounding community's water resource needs.
While Anderson Dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness information are not provided in the available data, its significance in providing water for fire protection and other purposes cannot be understated. As an earth dam with a height of 26 feet, it stands as a vital structure in the region, ensuring the availability of water for various uses. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find Anderson Dam's role in water storage and protection compelling, given its location in Pittsylvania, Virginia, and its importance in serving the community's needs.
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 Anderson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 157 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 32 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 891 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Huddleston | 40 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Rocky Mount | 49 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 498 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anderson Dam.
Boat launches
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Dudley Amos Road Franklin County
- State Park Road Bedford County
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Oak Grove Drive Franklin County
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
Campgrounds
- Smith Mountain Lake
- Camp Lowman
- Goose Dam
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Jamison Mill Park - Philpott Lake
Fishing spots
Track Anderson Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Anderson Dam
Where does the data for Anderson 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 Anderson Dam.