Burke Centre Section 11b Dam dam
Burke Centre Section 11b Dam
Burke Centre Section 11b Dam, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a crucial structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 34.9 feet, with a storage capacity of 84.82 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles. With a high hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2020, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Burke Centre Section 11b Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its operational integrity and safety. Despite not being associated with any federal agencies, the dam serves as a critical piece of infrastructure in the region, safeguarding against flood risks and demonstrating the importance of local government ownership in water resource management. Its strategic location and design make it a key asset in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change on water resources in the area.
As climate change continues to pose challenges for water resources, structures like Burke Centre Section 11b Dam are essential for managing flood risks and ensuring the safety of communities. With proper oversight and maintenance, this dam will continue to play a crucial role in flood risk reduction and water resource management in Fairfax County. Its presence underscores the importance of proactive infrastructure planning and investment in safeguarding against the potential impacts of a changing climate on water resources.
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 Burke Centre Section 11b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 1 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 3 cfs | → |
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 6 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Difficult Run Near Great Falls | 11 cfs | → |
| Potomac River Near Wash | 2,160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Burke Centre Section 11b Dam.
Boat launches
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Ludgate Drive Mount Vernon
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Marshall Hall Boat Ramp Charles County
- Wayne F Anderson Bikeway Alexandria
Campgrounds
- Burke Lake Park
- Bull Run Regional Park
- Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
- Lake Fairfax
- Prince William Forest Rv Campground
Fishing spots
- Maddox Branch
- Georgetown Reservoir
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Foundry Branch
- Washington Aqueduct
Track Burke Centre Section 11b Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Burke Centre Section 11b Dam
Where does the data for Burke Centre Section 11b 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 High 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 Burke Centre Section 11b Dam.