Parker No. 1 Dam dam
Parker No. 1 Dam
Located in Sussex, Virginia, the Parker No. 1 Dam is a crucial water resource infrastructure designed for irrigation purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, making it a significant asset for managing water resources in the region. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's primary purpose is to support irrigation activities in the area, utilizing water from the TR-SEACOCK SWAMP river or stream. While the hazard potential of the dam is classified as undetermined and its condition is not yet rated, regular inspections are conducted to assess its safety and structural integrity. The presence of emergency action plans and risk management measures further emphasize the importance of maintaining the dam for sustainable water resource management.
Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the Parker No. 1 Dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities and water supply in Sussex, Virginia. With its regulated status and state jurisdiction, the dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for ensuring water security and irrigation needs in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and upkeep of dams like Parker No. 1 are essential for adapting to changing environmental conditions and ensuring sustainable water management practices.
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 Parker No. 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 3 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 18 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 121 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Stony Creek | 53 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Matoaca | 129 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Parker No. 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- Joyners Bridge Road Southampton County
- Marina Drive Surry County
- Franklin
- Jamestown Road 1826, James City County
- Horseback Trail Chuckatuck
- Boundary Road 21205, Carrollton
Track Parker No. 1 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 Parker No. 1 Dam
Where does the data for Parker No. 1 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 Parker No. 1 Dam.