Indian Acres Dam dam
Indian Acres Dam
Indian Acres Dam, also known as Lake Pocahontas Dam, is a private-owned structure located in Spotsylvania, Virginia. This earth-type dam stands at a height of 53.7 feet and serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 1273 acre-feet. The dam overlooks a tributary to the Po River and covers a surface area of 44 acres, making it a popular spot for water enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Indian Acres Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. The dam was last inspected in September 2017, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 1. Emergency action plans are in place, although the last revision was in September 2018. Despite its risk potential, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and ensures public safety through enforced inspections and maintenance protocols.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Indian Acres Dam offers a unique opportunity to witness the intersection of human-made infrastructure and natural beauty. With its recreational focus and strategic location within the Baltimore District, the dam presents a captivating study in water management and conservation efforts. As an essential part of the region's water ecosystem, Indian Acres Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable practices and proactive risk assessment in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Indian Acres Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 4 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 13 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg | 228 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 48 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Doswell | 8 cfs | → |
| North Anna River At Hart Corner Near Doswell | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Acres Dam.
Boat launches
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Mountain Road Hanover County
Campgrounds
- Champs Rv Military - A P Hill
- Lake Anna State Park
- Christopher Run Campground
- Lunga Park Military - Quantico Mcb
- Campsite #6
- Campground 3
Fishing spots
Track Indian Acres Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Indian Acres Dam
Where does the data for Indian Acres 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 High 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 Indian Acres Dam.