Lewis Nursery Dam #1 dam
Lewis Nursery Dam #1
Lewis Nursery Dam #1, also known as Big Pond Dam, is a crucial water resource structure located in Pittsylvania, Virginia. This earth dam is primarily used for irrigation purposes and stands at a height of 28 feet, with a storage capacity of 95 acre-feet. It spans 450 feet in length and covers a surface area of 8.2 acres, serving as a vital component for managing water resources in the area.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Lewis Nursery Dam #1 plays a key role in maintaining water levels and ensuring the efficient utilization of water for agricultural needs. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of a condition rating, the dam is regularly inspected and meets state regulatory standards for operation and enforcement. With a history dating back to an unspecified completion year, this dam continues to be a significant asset for the local community in managing water resources for irrigation purposes.
Owned by unspecified entities and located along Cow Branch, Lewis Nursery Dam #1 remains an essential infrastructure for water management in the region. As climate change impacts water resources, dams like Lewis Nursery Dam #1 play a crucial role in ensuring water availability for irrigation and agricultural activities, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring these structures to sustainably manage water resources in Virginia.
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 Lewis Nursery Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith River At Eden | 174 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Near Danville | 20 cfs | → |
| Dan River Near Wentworth | 235 cfs | → |
| Smith River At Martinsville | 145 cfs | → |
| Dan River At Stp Near Danville | 452 cfs | → |
| North Mayo River Near Spencer | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lewis Nursery Dam #1.
Boat launches
- South Fieldcrest Road Draper Village
- Bethlehem Church Road 587, Eden
- Us Bus 220 Boat Access Stoneville
- Highway 62, Milton
- Pine Hall Road 2547-2793, Walnut Cove
Campgrounds
- Lake Reidsville Rec Park
- Goose Dam
- Salthouse Branch - Philpott Lake
- Goose Point - Philpott Lake
- Shallow Ford Campsites
- Fairy Stone State Park
Fishing spots
Track Lewis Nursery Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Lewis Nursery Dam #1
Where does the data for Lewis Nursery Dam #1 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 Lewis Nursery Dam #1.