Morris Glen Dam dam
Morris Glen Dam
Morris Glen Dam in Augusta, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 39 feet and a storage capacity of 78.31 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, its presence highlights the importance of water management in the region.
Located in a picturesque setting with a surface area of 3 acres, Morris Glen Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not being currently rated for condition assessment, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure component in ensuring water security for the local community. With state-mandated inspections, enforcement, and permitting in place, the dam is subject to rigorous regulatory oversight to maintain its structural integrity and operational efficiency.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, structures like Morris Glen Dam become increasingly critical for mitigating risks associated with floods, droughts, and water scarcity. The dam's role in flood control and water storage underscores its significance in adapting to a changing climate and safeguarding the region's water supply for future generations. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Morris Glen Dam stands as a beacon of resilience and sustainability in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Morris Glen Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South River At Harriston | 106 cfs | → |
| South River Near Dooms | 102 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Grottoes | 119 cfs | → |
| South River Near Waynesboro | 38 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 27 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 383 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morris Glen Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Howardsville Turnpike 11001, Albemarle County
Campgrounds
- Girl Scout Camp
- Dundo
- Hiker Camping
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Sherando Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
- 1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
- Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
Track Morris Glen Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morris Glen Dam
Where does the data for Morris Glen 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 Morris Glen Dam.