Holly Brear Dam dam
Holly Brear Dam
Holly Brear Dam, located in Madison, Virginia, is a private water resource infrastructure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a structural height of 24.5 feet and a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, this dam serves the primary purpose of water storage. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of condition assessment, the dam remains under state jurisdiction and inspection, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Constructed by private owners, Holly Brear Dam stands as a vital component of the water management system in the region. The dam's ability to store 30.4 acre-feet of water and cover a surface area of 4.4 acres highlights its significance in mitigating water scarcity and supporting ecological balance. With its location in a picturesque landscape, the dam not only serves practical purposes but also enhances the natural beauty of its surroundings.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the intricate details of Holly Brear Dam's design and functionality provide a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. Its role in water storage, regulation, and inspection reflects a commitment to sustainable water management practices, crucial in the face of changing climate patterns and increasing water demands. The dam's presence symbolizes the ongoing efforts to balance human needs with environmental preservation in the pursuit of a resilient and water-secure future.
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 Holly Brear Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 44 cfs | → |
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 55 cfs | → |
| N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville | 29 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Culpeper | 129 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Luray | 395 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Holly Brear Dam.
Boat launches
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Lewis Mountain
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park
- Boone Shelter
- Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
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
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
Track Holly Brear Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Holly Brear Dam
Where does the data for Holly Brear 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 Holly Brear Dam.