Farmville Dam dam
Farmville Dam
Farmville Dam, also known as Farmville Lake Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. This earth dam, with a height of 25.1 feet and a length of 320 feet, was primarily built for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 14 acres. The dam regulates the Tanyard Branch of Briery Creek and is under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2014, Farmville Dam has been designated as having a significant hazard potential, indicative of the potential risks associated with its failure. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to pose moderate risks to downstream areas in case of a breach. The dam's spillway, with a width of 45 feet, is of the uncontrolled type, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 1071 cubic feet per second.
Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience in the Farmville area may find Farmville Dam a focal point for exploring the intersection of recreational infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and risk management in the context of dam safety. With its strategic location in the Briery Creek watershed and the potential impacts of its failure on downstream communities, close monitoring and maintenance of Farmville Dam remain crucial for ensuring public safety and preserving local water resources 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 Farmville Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek Near Hampden Sydney | 29 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Farmville | 80 cfs | → |
| Holiday Creek Near Andersonville | 2 cfs | → |
| North Meherrin River Near Lunenburg | 78 cfs | → |
| Cub Creek At Phenix | 79 cfs | → |
| Roanoke (Staunton) River At Randolph | 1,470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmville Dam.
Boat launches
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
- Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Prince Edward County
- Otter's Path Trail Prince Edward County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Marshall Town Road Lunenburg County
Campgrounds
Track Farmville Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Farmville Dam
Where does the data for Farmville 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 Significant 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 Farmville Dam.