Birmingham Farm Dam dam
Birmingham Farm Dam
Located in Culpeper, Virginia, the Birmingham Farm Dam is a privately owned structure that serves as a vital water resource in the region. With a storage capacity of 236.08 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 114.4 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes in the area. Standing at a height of 26 feet and stretching 500 feet in length, the dam is a significant infrastructure that contributes to the overall water management system in the region.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Birmingham Farm Dam has undergone regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While its hazard potential is currently classified as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment is 'Not Rated', the dam continues to fulfill its purpose effectively. With emergency action plans in place and a commitment to meeting safety guidelines, the owners of the Birmingham Farm Dam are dedicated to maintaining this essential water resource for the community. As a key player in water resource management in Culpeper, Virginia, the Birmingham Farm Dam represents a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region's water supply network.
Supported by a storage capacity of 236.08 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 14.3 acres, the Birmingham Farm Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management in Virginia. As an integral part of the region's water infrastructure, this privately owned structure plays a vital role in meeting the water needs of the community. With regular inspections and a commitment to safety, the Birmingham Farm Dam continues to serve as a reliable and essential resource for water supply and management in Culpeper, Virginia.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Birmingham Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 26 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Culpeper | 58 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 43 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 24 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 59 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 56 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Birmingham Farm Dam.
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River runs
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About Birmingham Farm Dam
Where does the data for Birmingham Farm 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 below 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.
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.