Bobby Payne Dam dam
Bobby Payne Dam
Bobby Payne Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 24.75 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 104.84 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.6 acres. While the dam's condition is currently rated as "Not Rated" and its hazard potential is labeled as "Undetermined," it is regularly inspected by the state and is equipped with emergency action plans to ensure the safety of surrounding communities in case of any unforeseen events.
Despite the lack of specific information on its primary purpose or dam type, Bobby Payne Dam's strategic location and design contribute to the overall water resource management in the area. With a maximum storage capacity of 104.84 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 63.84 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing flood control measures. Additionally, the dam's association with the state regulatory agency ensures that it adheres to necessary safety protocols and standards, further enhancing its importance in the region's water infrastructure.
While Bobby Payne Dam's risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified, its presence as a regulated structure with regular inspections and emergency preparedness plans underscores its significance in maintaining water resource stability and protecting downstream communities. As a part of the Norfolk District, the dam stands as a testament to responsible water management practices and serves as a vital component in the overall climate resilience efforts in Virginia.
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 Bobby Payne 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 | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 56 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg | 213 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bobby Payne 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
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
Campgrounds
- Lunga Park Military - Quantico Mcb
- Oak Ridge - Prince William Forest Park
- Oak Ridge Campground
- Campsite #6
- Outpost 60 Campsite
- Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Piscataway Creek
- Maddox Branch
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Georgetown Reservoir
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Oxon Run
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
Track Bobby Payne Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bobby Payne Dam
Where does the data for Bobby Payne 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 Bobby Payne Dam.