Debenard Dam #2 dam
Debenard Dam #2
Debenard Dam #2, located in King George, Virginia, is a private-owned structure with a height of 13.5 feet and a storage capacity of 365.04 acre-feet. The dam, completed in an undisclosed year, serves a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite having an undetermined hazard potential and a not-rated condition assessment, the dam's presence is essential for maintaining water levels in the area.
Situated in the Baltimore District, Debenard Dam #2 plays a vital role in water conservation efforts in Virginia. The dam's primary purpose and specific design details are not provided in the data, but its significant storage capacity of 365.04 acre-feet underscores its importance for water supply and management. While the dam's inspection frequency is listed as zero and its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," further evaluation and monitoring are necessary to ensure its continued safety and functionality.
With its location in a picturesque setting and its role in water resource management, Debenard Dam #2 is a crucial infrastructure for the community. The dam's impact on the local environment, wildlife, and water supply underscores the importance of regular inspection and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of structures like Debenard Dam #2 is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices 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 Debenard Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg | 243 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 34 cfs | → |
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 5 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 10 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 1 cfs | → |
| Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Debenard Dam #2.
Boat launches
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Friendship Landing Road 4701, Charles County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Charles County
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
Campgrounds
- Champs Rv Military - A P Hill
- Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite
- Smallwood State Park
- Lunga Park Military - Quantico Mcb
- Campground 3
- Campsite #6
Fishing spots
Track Debenard Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Debenard Dam #2
Where does the data for Debenard Dam #2 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 Debenard Dam #2.