Hickory Tree Farm Dam dam
Hickory Tree Farm Dam
Hickory Tree Farm Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, stands as a private irrigation structure along the Burnt Mill Run river. The dam, primarily used for irrigation purposes, is an earth-type structure with a height of 19 feet and a length of 350 feet, providing a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, the Department of Conservation and Recreation maintains regulatory oversight, including inspection, permitting, and enforcement responsibilities.
While the dam's risk assessment, emergency action plan (EAP), and inundation maps are currently unprepared or outdated, the dam's owner is subject to state jurisdiction and regulation for maintaining the safety and integrity of the structure. With a limited surface area of 5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, Hickory Tree Farm Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding agricultural lands. The absence of federal agency involvement indicates a reliance on state agencies for monitoring and oversight, emphasizing the importance of private dam owners in ensuring water resource sustainability.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the intricacies of dam infrastructure, Hickory Tree Farm Dam presents a case study of a privately owned irrigation dam in Virginia. With a focus on water supply and irrigation, this earth-type dam plays a vital role in supporting local agricultural activities. While facing uncertainties in hazard potential and condition assessment, the dam operates under state regulation, highlighting the collaborative efforts between private owners and regulatory agencies to manage water resources effectively and sustainably in 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 Hickory Tree Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 5 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 8 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 46 cfs | → |
| Spout Run At Rt 621 Near Millwood | 8 cfs | → |
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Tree Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- River Haven Drive Jefferson County
- Shannondale Springs Road 199, Jefferson County
Fishing spots
- Washington Aqueduct
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Georgetown Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- 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
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
Track Hickory Tree Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Tree Farm Dam
Where does the data for Hickory Tree 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 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 Hickory Tree Farm Dam.