Buckland Dam dam
Buckland Dam
Buckland Dam, located in Prince William, Virginia, is a private-owned structure primarily used for recreation in the South Run river. The dam stands at a height of 21.83 feet with a storage capacity of 56.13 acre-feet, providing a surface area of 6.21 acres for outdoor activities. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring proper permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its safety and functionality.
Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of Buckland Dam are currently undetermined and not rated, the dam meets state regulatory standards for operation and maintenance. Its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified, suggesting a need for further evaluation and improvement in these areas. The dam does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers and has not been modified or inspected recently, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and assessment to ensure its long-term viability.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Buckland Dam presents an intriguing case study of a privately-owned earth dam designed for recreation purposes in Virginia. The dam's location in the South Run river offers opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation, while its regulatory oversight by the state ensures compliance with safety standards. With its current hazard potential and condition assessment unknown, there is a need for enhanced risk assessment and emergency preparedness to safeguard this essential water resource in the region.
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 Buckland Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 3 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 46 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 126 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckland Dam.
Boat launches
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
Fishing spots
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Washington Aqueduct
- Maddox Branch
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Georgetown Reservoir
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 Buckland Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Buckland Dam
Where does the data for Buckland 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 Buckland Dam.