Diguilian Dam dam
Diguilian Dam
Diguilian Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 37.06 feet and has a storage capacity of 228.57 acre-feet. Situated on Buck Run, the dam contributes to a surface area of 14.3 acres and has a drainage area of 0.52 square miles. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia oversees its regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, offers recreational opportunities in the surrounding area and is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. With a structural height matching its hydraulic height, the dam spans 240 feet in length and serves as a focal point for the community. Although it has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain safety measures such as spillways and locks, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain undisclosed. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and management of Diguilian Dam is essential to ensuring the safety and sustainability of its operations for the future.
Given its status as a privately owned structure, Diguilian Dam presents a unique case for water resource and climate enthusiasts to observe. With its location on Buck Run and recreational significance, the dam plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and community dynamics. As the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia maintains oversight of its regulatory aspects and inspections, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain key areas of interest. Understanding the role of Diguilian Dam in water resource management and climate resilience efforts is vital for developing sustainable practices and ensuring the safety of surrounding areas in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Diguilian Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 422 cfs | → |
| Spout Run At Rt 621 Near Millwood | 10 cfs | → |
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 13 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 5 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 18 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 112 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Diguilian Dam.
Boat launches
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Boat Ramp Warren County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
Campgrounds
- Mosby Campground
- Camp Washington
- Camp Slater
- Shenandoah River - Guest State Park
- Mathews Arm Campground
- Mathews Arm
Fishing spots
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- White Sulphur Pond
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Track Diguilian 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 Diguilian Dam
Where does the data for Diguilian 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 Diguilian Dam.