Jordans Point Dam dam
Jordans Point Dam
Jordans Point Dam in Rockbridge, Virginia, is a masonry dam with a height of 9 feet and a length of 186 feet. Owned by the City of Lexington, this dam serves primarily as a local government structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The dam has a low hazard potential and was last inspected in August 2006, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated."
Located along the Norfolk District, Jordans Point Dam has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, making it a vital resource for water management in the area. While the dam's primary purpose is labeled as "Other," it plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and protecting against potential risks. With state jurisdiction and regulatory oversight, this dam ensures the safety and sustainability of the surrounding environment.
As a key feature in water resource management, Jordans Point Dam showcases the importance of local government involvement in maintaining critical infrastructure. With its strategic location and functional design, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resources and climate resilience, safeguarding communities and ecosystems in Rockbridge, 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 Jordans Point Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kerrs Creek Near Lexington | 10 cfs | → |
| Maury River Near Buena Vista | 110 cfs | → |
| Maury River At Rockbridge Baths | 56 cfs | → |
| Pedlar River At Forest Road Near Buena Vista | 9 cfs | → |
| Calfpasture River Above Mill Creek At Goshen | 22 cfs | → |
| Cowpasture River Near Clifton Forge | 128 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jordans Point Dam.
Boat launches
- Elon Road Amherst County
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
- Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
- Arcadia Road Botetourt County
- Douthat State Park Road Bath County
Campgrounds
- Glen Maury Park
- Oronoco
- Town Shelter (With Shower, Toilet & Electricity)
- Site 9 - Barbash
- Site 10 - Paschalides
- Site 11 - Eaton
Fishing spots
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Top Of Apple Orchards Falls To Confluence Of North Creek With Jennings Creek
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
Track Jordans Point Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jordans Point Dam
Where does the data for Jordans Point 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 Low 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 Jordans Point Dam.