Yeatts Small Pond Dam dam
Yeatts Small Pond Dam
Yeatts Small Pond Dam, located in Pittsylvania, Virginia, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 27 feet and spans 220 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet and a surface area of 1.9 acres. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition not rated, it is subject to state inspection, permitting, and enforcement, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam, situated on a tributary to Little Cherrystone Creek, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With its primary purpose and associated structures not specified, the dam provides essential storage and regulation of water flow in the area. Despite lacking detailed information on its construction year and modification history, the dam's presence contributes to the overall hydrological balance and environmental resilience of the watershed.
Although Yeatts Small Pond Dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment details are not specified, the structure's design and regulatory oversight suggest a commitment to ensuring public safety and environmental protection. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the monitoring and maintenance of dams like Yeatts Small Pond Dam are vital in adapting to changing weather patterns and mitigating potential risks to communities downstream.
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 Yeatts Small Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pigg River Near Sandy Level | 200 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 32 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 863 cfs | → |
| Roanoke River At Altavista | 874 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Paces | 651 cfs | → |
| Banister River At Halifax | 111 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yeatts Small Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Taylor Ford Road Pittsylvania County
- Jefferson Dock Road Arrowhead
- Pittsylvania Avenue Altavista
- Highway 62, Milton
- Railroad Avenue Campbell County
- State Park Road Bedford County
Fishing spots
Track Yeatts Small Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Yeatts Small Pond Dam
Where does the data for Yeatts Small Pond 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 Yeatts Small Pond Dam.