Hamlins Dam dam
Hamlins Dam
Hamlins Dam, located in Prince George, Virginia, is a state-regulated water resource along the Second Swamp river. With a primary purpose of recreation, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 72 acre-feet. While its hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, the dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Owned by unspecified parties, Hamlins Dam is positioned within the Norfolk District of Virginia and falls under the jurisdiction of the state. Despite lacking specific details on its construction year and associated structures, the dam serves as a key recreational area for water and climate enthusiasts in the region. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently undisclosed, leaving room for further exploration and evaluation by interested stakeholders.
For those interested in water resource management and climate impact, Hamlins Dam provides a fascinating case study in the realm of state-regulated dams. With its location in a scenic area of Prince George, Virginia, and a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers potential opportunities for adventure and exploration while also raising questions about its safety and management practices. As enthusiasts delve deeper into the data surrounding Hamlins Dam, there is a chance to uncover valuable insights into the intersection of environmental conservation, recreational use, and regulatory oversight in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hamlins Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Appomattox River At Matoaca | 126 cfs | → |
| Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie | 41 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Stony Creek | 52 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 24 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Rawlings | 27 cfs | → |
| Deep Creek Near Mannboro | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hamlins Dam.
Boat launches
- Magazine Road 930, Petersburg
- Chesdin Lake Road 3715, Dinwiddie County
- Osborne Park And Boat Landing
- Waterfowl Flyway 9111, Chesterfield County
- Lake Chesdin Parkway Chesterfield County
- Deep Bottom Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
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Track Hamlins Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hamlins Dam
Where does the data for Hamlins 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 Hamlins Dam.