Seven Vistas Dam dam
Seven Vistas Dam
Seven Vistas Dam, located in Frederick, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Standing at a height of 18 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 61.19 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.12 acres. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition remains unrated, it is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Despite lacking information on its construction year and length, Seven Vistas Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in various recreational activities. Situated in the Pittsburgh District, the dam provides a tranquil escape for visitors seeking to enjoy the surrounding natural environment. With its proximity to water resources, the dam serves as a serene spot for fishing, boating, and other leisure pursuits, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty of Seven Vistas Dam, they can appreciate its contribution to the local ecosystem and the recreational opportunities it offers. With its idyllic location and regulated status, the dam stands as a testament to responsible stewardship of water resources in the region. Whether admiring the scenic vistas or engaging in outdoor adventures, visitors to Seven Vistas Dam can experience the harmony between human recreation and environmental conservation.
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 Seven Vistas Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 19 cfs | → |
| Hogue Creek Near Hayfield | 2 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 110 cfs | → |
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 4 cfs | → |
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 11 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 405 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Seven Vistas Dam.
Boat launches
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Boat Ramp Warren County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Hawk
- Hawk Recreation Area
- Hawk Campground
- Mudhole Gap Camping
- Elizabeth Furnace
- Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground
Fishing spots
- White Sulphur Pond
- Batzell Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Orchard Pond
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
Track Seven Vistas Dam 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 Seven Vistas Dam
Where does the data for Seven Vistas 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 Seven Vistas Dam.