Moorefield Cedar Dam dam
Moorefield Cedar Dam
Moorefield Cedar Dam, located in Louisa, Virginia, is a recreational earth dam with a height of 21 feet and a length of 600 feet. The dam, built on a tributary of the South Fork Little River, provides a storage capacity of 292 acre-feet for recreational purposes. While the dam's hazard potential is considered undetermined and its condition has not been rated, it is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Owned by an entity not listed in the data, Moorefield Cedar Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state and is maintained for recreational use. Despite lacking information on its construction year and condition assessment, the dam plays a vital role in providing water storage for recreational activities in the area. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Situated in a picturesque setting with Abigail Davis Spanberger (D) as the congressional representative, Moorefield Cedar Dam stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of human-made structures with the environment. While details about its emergency action plan and risk assessment are not provided, the dam's presence highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. For enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of water resources and climate dynamics, Moorefield Cedar Dam offers a compelling case study of how infrastructure can both enhance and be impacted by the natural world.
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 Moorefield Cedar Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 57 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Doswell | 39 cfs | → |
| South Anna River Near Ashland | 42 cfs | → |
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 10 cfs | → |
| Rivanna River At Palmyra | 532 cfs | → |
| James River At Cartersville | 1,590 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moorefield Cedar Dam.
Track Moorefield Cedar Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Moorefield Cedar Dam
Where does the data for Moorefield Cedar 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 Moorefield Cedar Dam.