Fortsmouth Inc Dam dam
Fortsmouth Inc Dam
Fortsmouth INC Dam, located in Warren, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 13 feet with a length of 275 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 65.78 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 40.8 acre-feet. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not being currently rated for condition assessment, the dam is inspected annually to ensure compliance with state regulations.
With a primary purpose and specific dam type unspecified, Fortsmouth INC Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As a key component in the local water supply system, the dam plays a vital role in regulating water flow, storage, and distribution. Its strategic location and design contribute to maintaining the ecological balance of the area while supporting various water-related activities and industries.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Fortsmouth INC Dam remains a focal point for climate enthusiasts and water resource experts. Monitoring and evaluating the dam's condition, hazard potential, and emergency preparedness are essential in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of the water system in the face of changing climatic conditions. Collaborative efforts between private owners, regulatory agencies, and the local community are crucial in safeguarding this critical water resource 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 Fortsmouth Inc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 12 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 107 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 405 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 19 cfs | → |
| Spout Run At Rt 621 Near Millwood | 8 cfs | → |
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fortsmouth Inc Dam.
Boat launches
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Boat Ramp Warren County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground
- Elizabeth Furnace
- Mudhole Gap Camping
- Shenandoah River - Guest State Park
- Little Crease Shelter
- Commercial Campground
Fishing spots
- White Sulphur Pond
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Track Fortsmouth Inc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fortsmouth Inc Dam
Where does the data for Fortsmouth Inc 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 Fortsmouth Inc Dam.