Kenneth Tibbs Dam dam
Kenneth Tibbs Dam
Kenneth Tibbs Dam in Virginia is a crucial water resource structure that plays a significant role in the state's water management. This earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet, with a storage capacity of 49.76 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.01 acres. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring its compliance with state safety standards.
Located in Wythe, Virginia, the Kenneth Tibbs Dam is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as having an "undetermined" hazard potential and a "not rated" condition assessment, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With a latitude of 36.9228 and longitude of -81.3169, the dam is strategically positioned to support the surrounding communities and ecosystems.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will be intrigued by the intricate details of Kenneth Tibbs Dam, including its design, construction, and operational aspects. While some information such as the year of completion and specific purposes of the dam are not provided in the data, the significance of this structure in water storage and management cannot be understated. As the dam continues to be monitored and maintained by state regulatory agencies, it remains a key component of Virginia's water infrastructure, contributing to the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region.
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 Kenneth Tibbs Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| M F Holston River At Seven Mile Ford | 45 cfs | → |
| S F Holston River At Riverside Nr Chilhowie | 41 cfs | → |
| New River At Ivanhoe | 548 cfs | → |
| Reed Creek At Grahams Forge | 86 cfs | → |
| N F Holston River Near Saltville | 59 cfs | → |
| Bluestone River At Falls Mills | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kenneth Tibbs Dam.
Boat launches
- Ivanhoe Boat Launch
- Cox's Chapel Road Grayson County
- New River Trail Carroll County
- Riverside Boat Ramp
- River Road 558, Saltville
- Pattons Mill Lane 1434, Grayson County
Campgrounds
- Rural Retreat Lake
- Stony Fork Campground
- Stony Fork Cabin
- Stony Fork
- Blue Springs Gap Cabin
- Hungry Mother State Park
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
- Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
Track Kenneth Tibbs Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kenneth Tibbs Dam
Where does the data for Kenneth Tibbs 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 Kenneth Tibbs Dam.