Newport dam
Newport
Located in Page, Virginia, Newport is a hydroelectric dam situated on the South Fork Shenandoah River. Built in 1923, this dam serves as a crucial water resource infrastructure with a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 1090 acre-feet. The dam features a buttress design with a multi-arch core and rests on a rock foundation, providing stability for its 518-foot length.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Newport's primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation. With a spillway width of 443 feet and a low hazard potential, the dam plays a key role in water management and flood control in the region. The surrounding area boasts a picturesque 103-acre surface area and a drainage area of 1296 square miles, making it a significant landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore.
Despite its age, Newport maintains a moderate risk assessment level and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With its historic significance and vital role in the region's water infrastructure, Newport stands as a testament to the intersection of human innovation and natural resource management in Virginia's landscape.
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 Newport -- 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 | → |
| Linville Creek At Broadway | 7 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson | 77 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store | 31 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River Near Lynnwood | 278 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newport .
Boat launches
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Grove Hill River Road Page County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Big Meadows - Shenandoah National Park
- Camp Site
- Boone Shelter
- Lewis Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
- Lewis Mountain
- Lewis Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Moody Boat Launch
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Batzell Boat Launch
- White Sulphur Pond
Paddle runs
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- North River Campground To Camp May Flather
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
More reservoirs
Track Newport in the Snoflo app
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About Newport
Where does the data for Newport 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 Newport .