New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam dam
New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam
The New Bristow Village Regional SWM Facility Dam in Virginia is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary to Kettle Run. This earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 400 feet, with a storage capacity of 118 acre-feet. Situated in Prince William County, Virginia, this dam serves a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a normal storage capacity of 30.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 7.9 acres.
Managed and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, this dam has a high hazard potential and is subject to state inspections, enforcement, and permitting. Despite not having a current condition rating, the dam underwent an inspection in May 2016, with an emergency action plan last revised in February 2021. With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, the New Bristow Village Regional SWM Facility Dam plays a vital role in mitigating potential water-related hazards in the region.
This dam, located within the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, represents a significant infrastructure investment aimed at safeguarding the local community from flood risks. Its strategic location, design, and operational capabilities highlight the critical role that water resource management and climate resilience play in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to recognize and appreciate the efforts and importance of structures like the New Bristow Village Regional SWM Facility Dam in protecting our environment and society from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 117 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 11 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 4 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 50 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 872 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam.
Boat launches
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Piscataway Creek
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Georgetown Reservoir
- Washington Aqueduct
Paddle runs
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
Track New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam in the Snoflo app
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About New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam
Where does the data for New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility 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 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 New Bristow Village Regional Swm Facility Dam.