Location & Surroundings
Russell Dam is a dam in Virginia, United States, at 743 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Galax, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Washington is about 415 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Twin County Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Russells Fish Lake Dam
Overview
Russell Dam is dam in Carroll County, Virginia, United States of America.
It is located in Carroll County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Carroll County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
36° 42' 42" N, 80° 52' 29" W
- Elevation 743 m (DEM: 748 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:49
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 19:11
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Russell Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Russell Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Temperature
10.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,018.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 10.3 | 1.3 | 331 | 91 | 1,018.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 325 | 39 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 568.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.1 | 1.1 | 181 | 73 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.4 | 0.1 | 220 | 85 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 12.4 | 0.7 | 259 | 85 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 183 | 37 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 549.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.2 | 191 | 68 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 350.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 0.8 | 204 | 72 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 13.8 | 0.8 | 249 | 75 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.1 | 182 | 35 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 540.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.9 | 1.2 | 191 | 72 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 352.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.2 | 214 | 76 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.6 | 1.1 | 258 | 75 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Russell Dam?
Now 10.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 10.3 to 24.3 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 568 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Russell Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 19:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Russell Dam?
Local time is 18:49. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Russell Dam?
Russell Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Russell Dam?
Elevation about 743 m. DEM 748 m.
Where is Russell Dam located?
It is at 36.71179, -80.87480 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Russell Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry