Strasburg Dam dam
Strasburg Dam
Strasburg Dam, located in Shenandoah, Virginia, is a key water resource infrastructure managed by the local government for water supply purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet, with a length of 1109 feet and a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. The dam regulates the flow of the Little Passage Creek, providing essential water resources to the surrounding area.
The significant hazard potential of Strasburg Dam highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, the last inspection in August 2015 indicates a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia plays a crucial role in regulating and inspecting the dam to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the local community from any emergencies related to the dam's operations.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area can appreciate the role of Strasburg Dam in managing water supply and supporting the ecological balance of the region. With its strategic location and vital function, this dam serves as a crucial asset for sustainable water management in the Shenandoah Valley, emphasizing the importance of responsible stewardship and proactive risk mitigation efforts to ensure the continued resilience of this essential infrastructure.
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 Strasburg Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 118 cfs | → |
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 15 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 478 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 20 cfs | → |
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 5 cfs | → |
| Hogue Creek Near Hayfield | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Strasburg Dam.
Boat launches
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Boat Ramp Warren County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Elizabeth Furnace
- Mudhole Gap Camping
- Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground
- Little Crease Shelter
- Shenandoah River - Guest State Park
- Commercial Campground
Fishing spots
- White Sulphur Pond
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- 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
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Track Strasburg Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Strasburg Dam
Where does the data for Strasburg 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 Strasburg Dam.