Massanutten Dam dam
Massanutten Dam
Massanutten Dam, also known as Painter's Pond, is a private-owned structure located in Rockingham, Virginia, along the Stony Run river. Designed by Viola Engineering, this Earth-type dam stands at 35 feet tall and stretches 540 feet in length. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene surface area of 5 acres and a storage capacity of 77 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 56 acre-feet.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Massanutten Dam holds significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2021. The dam's last inspection date was in April 2021, with an inspection frequency of once per year. While it does not have spillway information or associated locks, the dam does play a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities and supporting the local ecosystem.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Massanutten Dam to be a valuable asset in the region, serving as a recreational hub while also contributing to water storage and management along the Stony Run river. With its sturdy design and state-regulated oversight, this dam represents a balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in the beautiful surroundings of Rockingham, 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 Massanutten Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 265 cfs | → |
| North River Near Burketown | 105 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Grottoes | 76 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek At Mount Clinton | 1 cfs | → |
| South River At Harriston | 96 cfs | → |
| Linville Creek At Broadway | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Massanutten Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
Campgrounds
- Boone Shelter
- Camp Site
- Loft Mountain Campground
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Dundo
- Lewis Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
Track Massanutten Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Massanutten Dam
Where does the data for Massanutten 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 Significant 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 Massanutten Dam.