Rohrbaugh Dam dam
Rohrbaugh Dam
Rohrbaugh Dam, located in Madison, Virginia, is a private dam regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 615 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 60.02 acre-feet, making it an important water resource in the area. The dam's primary purpose and specific design details are not specified, but it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and storage in the region.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, Rohrbaugh Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement by state regulatory agencies. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are currently not documented, suggesting a need for further evaluation and planning in case of a potential emergency situation. As a part of the Baltimore District and Congressional District 05 in Virginia, the dam's operation and maintenance are essential for ensuring water resource sustainability and safety in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Rohrbaugh Dam can appreciate its significant storage capacity, strategic location, and regulatory oversight. The dam's role in managing water flow and storage in Madison, Virginia, highlights its importance in maintaining water resources for various uses. However, the need for a comprehensive emergency action plan and risk assessment underscores the importance of proactive monitoring and management to ensure the dam's safety and effectiveness in the face of potential hazards or emergencies.
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 Rohrbaugh Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 4 cfs | → |
| Robinson River Near Locust Dale | 43 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 54 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Ruckersville | 30 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Culpeper | 102 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Luray | 359 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rohrbaugh Dam.
Boat launches
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park
- Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Lewis Mountain
- Lewis Mountain Campground
- Range View Cabin
- Mathews Arm - 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
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Track Rohrbaugh Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rohrbaugh Dam
Where does the data for Rohrbaugh 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 Rohrbaugh Dam.