Broaddus Dam dam
Broaddus Dam
Broaddus Dam, located in Caroline, Virginia, is a private dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 30 feet and stretching 500 feet in length, the dam holds a storage capacity of 360 acre-feet along the Maracossic Creek. Despite being undetermined in hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, the dam remains under regulatory oversight by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Although last inspected in August 2006, with an inspection frequency of 1, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain unclear. However, with the dam's location being in a region prone to climate-related events, enthusiasts in water resources and climate monitoring may find Broaddus Dam an intriguing site for further study. The dam's surrounding area spans 48 acres, serving as a potential focal point for understanding the relationship between man-made structures and water resources in the face of changing environmental conditions.
As a critical element within the Baltimore District, Broaddus Dam's design as an earth dam speaks to the ingenuity and engineering prowess required to harness and manage water resources effectively. With its potential for future modifications and improvements, the dam presents an opportunity for enthusiasts to engage in discussions around sustainable dam design and management practices in the context of evolving climate patterns.
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 Broaddus Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 13 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 48 cfs | → |
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 4 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 44 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Doswell | 8 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broaddus Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
- Mountain Road Hanover County
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
- Charles County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Broaddus Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Broaddus Dam
Where does the data for Broaddus 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 Broaddus Dam.