Upper North River #76 dam
Upper North River #76
Upper North River #76, also known as Elkhorn Lake, is a vital water resource managed by the local government in Augusta, Virginia. This dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and water supply, with a height of 118 feet and a storage capacity of 10,500 acre-feet. The dam, constructed from earth, spans 824 feet and covers a surface area of 54 acres while draining a 27.1 square mile watershed.
Located in the Norfolk District, Upper North River #76 is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it satisfactory. The dam is subject to state inspections, enforcement, and permitting, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community. As an essential component of water resource management in the area, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing a reliable water supply for the region.
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 Upper North River #76 -- 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 | → |
| Bullpasture River At Williamsville | 32 cfs | → |
| So Fk So Br Potomac R At Brandywine | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper North River #76.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- North River Campground
- Todd Lake Recreation Area
- Hone Quarry Campground
- Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground
- Brandywine Recreation Area
- Brandywine Campground
Fishing spots
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam 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
- Segment B--Pump Storage Lake To Blowing Springs Campground
Track Upper North River #76 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 Upper North River #76
Where does the data for Upper North River #76 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 Upper North River #76.