Beautiful Run Dam #4 dam
Beautiful Run Dam #4
Beautiful Run Dam #4 in Madison, Virginia, is a vital structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction along the TR-Beautiful Run stream. Designed by Schnabel Engineering, this earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet with a length of 220 feet, providing a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.9 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its satisfactory condition and safety.
Situated in a picturesque location, Beautiful Run Dam #4 plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. With a drainage area of 0.48 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 22.7 acre-feet, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for flood control in the region. Maintaining a close eye on its condition, the state regulatory agency conducts inspections and enforces necessary measures to keep the dam in optimal working order.
As a significant piece of water resource management infrastructure in Virginia, Beautiful Run Dam #4 stands as a testament to the dedication of local government in safeguarding communities from the impacts of extreme weather events. With its strategic design and regular maintenance, this earth dam exemplifies the proactive approach taken to mitigate flood risks and ensure the safety of residents in the area.
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 Beautiful Run Dam #4 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 37 cfs | → |
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 47 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 24 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Culpeper | 112 cfs | → |
| Moormans River Near Free Union | 13 cfs | → |
| Mechums River Near White Hall | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beautiful Run Dam #4.
Boat launches
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Us 340 Business Page County
- South Boston Road 3315, Fluvanna County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
Campgrounds
- Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Lewis Mountain
- Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Loft Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Moody Boat Launch
- Batzell 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 B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
Track Beautiful Run Dam #4 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 Beautiful Run Dam #4
Where does the data for Beautiful Run Dam #4 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 Low 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 Beautiful Run Dam #4.