Talley Farms Dam dam
Talley Farms Dam
Talley Farms Dam, located in Wythe, Virginia, stands as a crucial water resource infrastructure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 33.5 feet and a storage capacity of 63.52 acre-feet, this dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation in the region. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of condition assessment rating, Talley Farms Dam remains a key structure for the community.
This dam, part of the Wilmington District, serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to ensure water security and climate resilience in Virginia. While specific details about its construction year and modifications remain undisclosed, the dam's presence highlights the importance of state-regulated infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of changing environmental conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Talley Farms Dam sheds light on the interconnectedness of water management and sustainable development.
With its primary purpose and dam type unspecified, Talley Farms Dam prompts further exploration into the intricacies of water infrastructure in the region. As enthusiasts for water resources and climate action, delving into the details of this dam's design, operation, and regulatory framework can offer valuable insights into the intersection of human-made structures and natural systems. By continuing to monitor and assess dams like Talley Farms, we can work towards a more sustainable and resilient water future for Virginia and beyond.
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 Talley Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| New River At Ivanhoe | 632 cfs | → |
| New River Near Galax | 535 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 91 cfs | → |
| Chestnut Creek At Galax | 24 cfs | → |
| New River At Allisonia | 968 cfs | → |
| M F Holston River At Seven Mile Ford | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Talley Farms Dam.
Boat launches
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
- Baywood Boat Ramp
- Cox's Chapel Road Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Raven Cliff
- Raven Cliff Recreation Area
- Raven Cliff Campground
- Comers Rock Recreation Area
- Comers Rock Campground
- Comers Rock
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Whitetop Laurel--Jefferson Nf Boundary (Intersection Of Hwy 58 And Sr 859) To Jefferson Nf Boundary Above Damascus
- Green Cove--Jefferson Nf Near Confluence Of Star Hill Branch To Confluence With Whitetop Laurel
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
Track Talley Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Talley Farms Dam
Where does the data for Talley Farms 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 Talley Farms Dam.