Staunton Dam dam
Staunton Dam
Staunton Dam, located in Augusta, Virginia, serves as a crucial water supply source for the region, with a normal storage capacity of 210 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 416 acre-feet. The dam, standing at a height of 46 feet with a length of 266 feet, is classified as a gravity dam, designed primarily for water resource management. The North River is the primary river or stream that the dam regulates, ensuring a stable water supply for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Staunton Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to maintain its safety and operational standards. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated as of the last inspection in February 2016. The emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment for the dam are yet to be fully documented, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and management of this critical water infrastructure.
With its strategic location and vital role in water supply, Staunton Dam stands as a key component of the local government's efforts to ensure water security for the community. As climate change impacts water resources, the significance of well-maintained dams like Staunton Dam becomes increasingly evident in safeguarding against water scarcity and ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Staunton Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North River Near Stokesville | 2 cfs | → |
| North River Near Burketown | 105 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek At Mount Clinton | 1 cfs | → |
| Middle River Near Grottoes | 76 cfs | → |
| So Fk So Br Potomac R At Brandywine | 10 cfs | → |
| South River At Harriston | 96 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Staunton Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- North River Campground
- Todd Lake Recreation Area
- Hone Quarry Campground
- Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground
- Brandywine Recreation Area
- Brandywine Campground
Fishing spots
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Dry Fork
Paddle runs
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
- Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary's Wilderness Boundary
- Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
- Trussel Run To Run North Of Judy Springs
- Run North Of Judy Springs To Private Land
Track Staunton 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 Staunton Dam
Where does the data for Staunton 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 Staunton Dam.