Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam dam
Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam
The Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam, also known as Multitrade Raw Water Storage, is a critical infrastructure owned by a public utility in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. This earth-type dam is designed for water supply purposes, with a height of 42 feet and a length of 2430 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 193 acre-feet and a normal storage of 175 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.02 square miles along the Staunton River.
Located at the coordinates 37.1026° N, -79.2743° W, this dam is regulated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition as of August 2020. With a surface area of 11.1 acres and a history of regular inspections, this dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water supply security for the surrounding community.
Overall, the Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding water resources for the region. Its strategic location along the Staunton River, combined with state regulation and monitoring, underscores its importance in maintaining water supply reliability and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 891 cfs | → |
| Big Otter River Near Evington | 218 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Huddleston | 40 cfs | → |
| Falling River Near Naruna | 56 cfs | → |
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 157 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal | 1,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam.
Boat launches
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
- State Park Road Bedford County
- Radio Road Brookneal
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Farmville
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
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About Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam
Where does the data for Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin 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 High 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 Pittsylvania Power Station Raw Water Storage Basin Dam.