Springhill Farm Dam dam
Springhill Farm Dam
Springhill Farm Dam in Fauquier, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The dam, situated on Gupton Run, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 127 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.5 acres. Standing at 28 feet in height and 600 feet in length, this earth dam poses an undetermined hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition since its last inspection in August 2003. Despite its age, the dam remains state regulated, inspected, and enforced by Virginia authorities.
Located within the Norfolk District, Springhill Farm Dam boasts a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an unspecified year, covers a drainage area of 0.68 square miles and is designed with a primary purpose of recreation. Despite lacking a spillway type and width, the dam has a normalized storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and has not undergone any significant modifications or risk assessments in recent years. With a designated emergency action plan yet to be prepared or updated, the dam's emergency readiness may be a concern for both local officials and water resource enthusiasts.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessments, Springhill Farm Dam remains an important recreational site in Fauquier, Virginia. Owned and regulated by private entities, the dam's management and maintenance fall under the purview of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With its serene location on Gupton Run and ample storage capacity, the dam serves as a valuable resource for both leisure activities and water conservation efforts in the area.
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 Springhill Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 5 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 136 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 56 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 5 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Springhill Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
Fishing spots
- Piscataway Creek
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Washington Aqueduct
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 Springhill Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Springhill Farm Dam
Where does the data for Springhill Farm 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 Springhill Farm Dam.