Harrell Parker Dam dam
Harrell Parker Dam
Harrell Parker Dam, located in Fauquier, Virginia, is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience. This dam, standing at a height of 31.5 feet with a storage capacity of 75.98 acre-feet, serves as a vital component for regulating water flow in the region. While the exact year of completion is not specified, the dam is under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance.
Despite being labeled as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, Harrell Parker Dam remains a key infrastructure in the area. Its presence signifies the importance of water management in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring the sustainability of water resources. With a capacity to store 45.04 acre-feet of water under normal conditions, the dam contributes to flood control, irrigation, and water supply for various purposes in the region.
As a part of the Baltimore District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, Harrell Parker Dam's impact expands beyond its immediate location. Its role in water regulation and storage highlights the interconnectedness of water resources and climate resilience efforts. Despite its current hazard potential and condition assessment status, the dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Harrell Parker Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 478 cfs | → |
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 15 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 5 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 118 cfs | → |
| Spout Run At Rt 621 Near Millwood | 10 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harrell Parker Dam.
Boat launches
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Boat Ramp Warren County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
- Seekford Boat Launch
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
Campgrounds
- Mosby Campground
- Shenandoah River - Guest State Park
- Mathews Arm Campground
- Mathews Arm
- Mathews Arm - Shenandoah National Park
- Camp Slater
Fishing spots
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- White Sulphur Pond
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
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 Harrell Parker Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Harrell Parker Dam
Where does the data for Harrell Parker 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 Harrell Parker Dam.