Annual POA meeting is Saturday Oct. 12th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. (We are planning to hold the meeting at the big pavilion again this year.
Fishing Season & Fish Stocking Delayed Until Further Notice
Due to low water conditions at Johns Creek, 9/15/2024 - Fishing season and the 10/11/2024 - Fish Stocking will be delayed until further notice. Email notification will be sent out once conditions return to normal.
Virginia Burn Ban
Thursday February 15, 2024
Virginia's burn ban went into effect 2/15/2024. This law prohibits burning open fires before 4 p.m. every day from Feb. 15 to April 30 if the fire is within 300 feet of woodland, brush or fields containing dry grass or other flammable materials.
Official Outdoor Fire Laws from the Department of Forestry
Craig County Fire Ban Lifted
Since the county received significant rainfall over the last 24 hours or so, Craig County announced the lifting of the Fire Burn Ban as of November 22, 2023. However, please be very careful when burning. Always stay with the fire and have plenty of water to help contain it and ultimately put it out when burning is done.
Remember, only YOU can prevent Wildfires!
Craig County Fire Ban in Effect
Due to severe dry conditions, Craig County has issued a burn ban until there is substantial rainfall. More information can be found here: Craig County November Burn Ban Notice
Fishing Opens for Fall - October 21, 2023
Even though the water levels of Johns Creek are still at abnormally low levels, it was decided to allow fishing to open per the Fish Committee at the BDPOA Annual Meeting. Communications were sent out to all property owners with this information which is included in the Annual Meeting Minutes and Annual Board Meeting Minutes. Fishing is open until June 15th, 2024.
Fishing Season Opening Delayed Until Further Notice…
*** Message from the Fish Committee***
The fall trout fishing season is delayed indefinitely due to poor water conditions of Johns Creek. Warmer than normal summer temperatures and reduced rainfall has made the creek less than desirable for opening fall fishing at the normal schedule time. Fishing will not open until the condition of the creek improves. We need cooler temperatures and more rain to make the creek habitable for stocking.
Black Diamond Area Rabies Warning
On June 13, 2023, the Virginia Department of Health officials confirm the presence of Rabies on Meadows Lane, opposite Black Diamond Road entrance. Please click the following link to read the VDH Alert.
If you have any questions or looking for more information regarding this incident, please contact the Roanoke-Alleghany Health District (RCAHD), Environmental Health Division at 540-204-9928.
Memorial Weekend Picnic
Saturday, May 27, 2023
6:00 PM 10:00 PM
Held at the large Pavilion along Johns Creek Rd.
Grills and charcoal will be provided, along with paper products and ice. Please bring your own meat to grill, your beverage of choice, utensils, condiments for your meat, and a side dish or two to share with 8 to 10 people. Bring chairs and any other items (tents, blankets or games) to make the picnic more enjoyable.
Spring 2023 Trout Stocking
Saturday, March 25, 2023
12:00 PM noon - 2:30 PM
Spring trout stocking is Saturday, March 25th. As in the past, fishing will be closed from noon Saturday until noon Sunday to allow the newly stocked trout to settle into their new environment.