Carroll Dam dam
Carroll Dam
Carroll Dam, also known as Drumwright Pond, is a vital water resource located in Sussex, Virginia. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this earth dam on the Seacock Swamp serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 354 acre-feet, Carroll Dam provides essential water storage for the local community while offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Despite its importance for recreation and water storage, Carroll Dam's hazard potential is currently labeled as "Undetermined" with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam has not been inspected in recent years, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. Emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and risk assessment protocols, are also lacking for Carroll Dam, leaving the surrounding area potentially vulnerable in the event of a dam failure or other emergency.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for the thorough inspection and maintenance of Carroll Dam to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Collaborating with local authorities and stakeholders to address the dam's hazard potential, condition assessment, and emergency preparedness measures will be essential in safeguarding both the recreational opportunities and water storage capabilities that Carroll Dam provides to the community. By prioritizing the proper management and upkeep of Carroll Dam, we can help protect this valuable water resource for future generations.
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 Carroll Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River Near Dendron | 4 cfs | → |
| Blackwater River Near Franklin | 19 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Sebrell | 132 cfs | → |
| Nottoway River Near Stony Creek | 63 cfs | → |
| Appomattox River At Matoaca | 137 cfs | → |
| Chickahominy River Near Providence Forge | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carroll 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 Carroll 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 Carroll Dam
Where does the data for Carroll 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 Carroll Dam.