Silbersiepe Dam dam
Silbersiepe Dam
Silbersiepe Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation along the TR-Cedar Run river. Standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 250 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring that it meets all state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements.
Although the hazard potential of Silbersiepe Dam is currently labeled as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, the dam remains a key feature for recreational activities in the area. As of the latest data update in April 2021, details such as the year of completion, surface area, drainage area, and spillway type are not provided. However, with its picturesque location and ample storage capacity, the dam continues to attract visitors seeking outdoor adventures and relaxation by the water.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Silbersiepe Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and natural landscapes. As a privately-owned structure with state regulation and oversight, the dam showcases the balance between recreational enjoyment and environmental responsibility. With a height of 25 feet and a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, Silbersiepe Dam provides an important reservoir for water-based activities while also serving as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in a changing climate.
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 Silbersiepe Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 3 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 126 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 54 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Silbersiepe Dam.
Boat launches
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
Fishing spots
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Georgetown Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Track Silbersiepe Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Silbersiepe Dam
Where does the data for Silbersiepe 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 Silbersiepe Dam.