Hauter Dam dam
Hauter Dam
Hauter Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, is a private-owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 28 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 51.63 acre-feet and a normal storage of 37.4 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3.9 acres. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently labeled as "Undetermined" and its condition assessment is "Not Rated," it is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
This dam, part of the Baltimore District, serves an essential purpose in water resource management in the region, although the specific primary purpose is not listed in the available data. With a latitude of 38.7524 and a longitude of -77.9002, Hauter Dam plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and providing storage capacity for various water management needs. Despite lacking detailed information on its design and construction history, the dam's presence highlights the importance of infrastructure in maintaining water resources and mitigating the impacts of climate change in the area.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate management, Hauter Dam presents a fascinating case study in private ownership and state regulation of a vital water structure. Its role in storing and regulating water flow in Fauquier, Virginia, showcases the intricate balance between infrastructure development, environmental protection, and public safety in the face of changing climate patterns. The dam's characteristics, including its storage capacity, height, and surface area, underscore the importance of such structures in ensuring water security for communities and ecosystems alike.
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 Hauter Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 5 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 56 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 136 cfs | → |
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 5 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 100 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hauter Dam.
Boat launches
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Boat Ramp Warren County
Fishing spots
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- White Sulphur Pond
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
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 Hauter 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 Hauter Dam
Where does the data for Hauter 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 Hauter Dam.