Broadway Town Dam dam
Broadway Town Dam
Broadway Town Dam, located in Rockingham, Virginia, is a crucial water resource infrastructure owned and regulated by the local government. Standing at a height of 26 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 391.46 acre-feet and a surface area of 28.08 acres. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, the dam is under state jurisdiction and regulation by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
This dam, completed in an unspecified year, plays a vital role in providing water supply to the surrounding area and also offers recreational opportunities. Situated in the Baltimore District, Broadway Town Dam is a key structure in the region, with a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 26 feet and a length of 1250 feet. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness status remain unclear, it is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality for the community.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Broadway Town Dam represents a significant piece of infrastructure in Virginia. With its role in water supply and potential for recreation, this earth dam stands as a focal point for environmental management and conservation efforts in the region. As stakeholders continue to monitor its condition and hazard potential, Broadway Town Dam remains a critical asset for water management in Rockingham County.
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 Broadway Town Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Linville Creek At Broadway | 5 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store | 129 cfs | → |
| Smith Creek Near New Market | 18 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson | 68 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Luray | 369 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek At Mount Clinton | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broadway Town Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Lake Shenandoah Trail Rockingham County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
Campgrounds
- Camp Site
- Boone Shelter
- Camp Roosevelt
- Camp Roosevelt Campground
- Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area
- Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park
Fishing spots
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Moody Boat Launch
- Batzell Boat Launch
- White Sulphur Pond
Paddle runs
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
Track Broadway Town 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 Broadway Town Dam
Where does the data for Broadway Town 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 Broadway Town Dam.