Hidden Valley Lake Dam dam
Hidden Valley Lake Dam
Hidden Valley Lake Dam, also known as Brumley Creek Dam, is a state-owned structure managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Situated in Washington County, Virginia, the dam serves a primary purpose of recreation along the Brumley Creek. With a height of 32.3 feet and a length of 560 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 1,975 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 59.7 acres.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Hidden Valley Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of February 2021. With regular state inspections and enforcement measures in place, the dam ensures the safety of its surrounding community and recreational users. Its location in a picturesque natural setting makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking outdoor activities in the region.
Despite its relatively small drainage area of 1.7 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining water resources in the area. With its earth dam structure and regulated state jurisdiction, Hidden Valley Lake Dam stands as a testament to responsible water management and environmental stewardship in 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clinch River At Cleveland | 303 cfs | → |
| Beaver Creek At Bristol | 12 cfs | → |
| M F Holston River Near Meadowview | 85 cfs | → |
| N F Holston River Near Saltville | 83 cfs | → |
| S F Holston River Near Damascus | 176 cfs | → |
| Guest River At Coeburn | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hidden Valley Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Hidden Valley Road Washington County
- Shepard Hollow Road Russell County
- County Road 641 Russell County
- North Fork River Road Washington County
- Parks Mill Road 22115, Washington County
- Whitaker Hollow Road Washington County
Campgrounds
- Sugar Hollow City Park
- Jacobs Creek Rec Area
- Jacobs Creek Campground
- Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
- Backbone Rock Recreation Area
- Backbone Rock Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
- State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
- Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
Track Hidden Valley Lake 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam
Where does the data for Hidden Valley Lake 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 High 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 Hidden Valley Lake Dam.