Prince Edward County Dam # 7 dam
Prince Edward County Dam # 7
Prince Edward County Dam # 7 in Virginia, managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, stands as a crucial structure ensuring water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With a height of 29.5 feet and a storage capacity of 99.12 acre-feet, the dam plays a vital role in maintaining normal water levels and surface area for the surrounding area. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, its condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential risk management measures.
Located in Prince Edward County, Virginia, this dam represents a key component of the region's infrastructure, with state jurisdiction in place for regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's structure, with a length of 575 feet and a hydraulic height of 29.5 feet, signifies its importance in water resource management and flood control efforts. Despite its critical role, the dam's specifics such as year completed, spillway type, and drainage area remain unspecified, suggesting a need for more detailed information to fully understand its operational capacities.
As a part of the Wilmington District, the Prince Edward County Dam # 7 holds significance in the overall water management system, yet its risk assessment, emergency action plan preparation, and other key aspects are currently not rated or designated. With its location and specifications outlined, further assessments and potential upgrades may be necessary to ensure the dam's long-term functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource demands.
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 Prince Edward County Dam # 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Eagle Creek At Blanchard | 318 cfs | → |
| Marsh Creek At Blanchard | 18 cfs | → |
| Beech Creek At Monument | 147 cfs | → |
| Bald Eagle Creek Near Beech Creek Station | 433 cfs | → |
| Bald Eagle Creek Bl Spring Creek At Milesburg | 276 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek At Milesburg | 179 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Prince Edward County Dam # 7.
Boat launches
- Sandy River Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Prince Edward County
- Otter's Path Trail Prince Edward County
- County Road 706 Prince Edward County
- State Park Road 2618, Appomattox County
- Marshall Town Road Lunenburg County
Campgrounds
- Kampgrounds Of America
- Gram & Pap's Fort Bellefonte Campground
- Krislund Camp And Conference Center
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Track Prince Edward County Dam # 7 in the Snoflo app
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About Prince Edward County Dam # 7
Where does the data for Prince Edward County Dam # 7 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 Prince Edward County Dam # 7.