Dry Run Dam #102 dam
Dry Run Dam #102
Dry Run Dam #102, also known as Lake Morning Star, is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Page, Virginia. Owned by the local government, this earth dam stands at a height of 81 feet and spans 830 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 497 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events along the North Dry Run river.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dry Run Dam #102 has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections ensure its efficacy in flood risk reduction, with the last assessment conducted in July 2020. Despite its critical role in safeguarding the community, the dam does not have associated spillways or outlet gates, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to prevent potential risks.
With its strategic location and high hazard potential, Dry Run Dam #102 serves as a testament to the proactive measures taken by local authorities to mitigate flood risks in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like this play a crucial role in protecting communities and infrastructure from the devastating effects of extreme weather events. Through ongoing monitoring and maintenance, this dam remains a key asset in ensuring the safety and resilience of the surrounding area in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Dry Run Dam #102 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Shenandoah River Near Luray | 437 cfs | → |
| Smith Creek Near New Market | 20 cfs | → |
| Battle Run Near Laurel Mills | 5 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson | 77 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 478 cfs | → |
| Hazel River At Rixeyville | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dry Run Dam #102.
Boat launches
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
- Seekford Boat Launch
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
Campgrounds
- Range View Cabin
- Mathews Arm - Shenandoah National Park
- Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park
- Mathews Arm
- Mathews Arm Campground
- Camp Roosevelt
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 Dry Run Dam #102 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 Dry Run Dam #102
Where does the data for Dry Run Dam #102 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 High 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 Dry Run Dam #102.