Spotsylvania County Dam #9 dam
Spotsylvania County Dam #9
Spotsylvania County Dam #9, located in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, is a privately owned structure that is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 37 feet with a length of 200 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 274.69 acre-feet and plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Despite its significant size and storage capacity, the hazard potential of this dam is currently classified as undetermined, with its condition assessment marked as 'Not Rated'.
Maintaining a normal storage capacity of 13.48 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 3.21 acres, Spotsylvania County Dam #9 is a key component of the local water infrastructure. While specific details about the dam's purposes and construction year are not provided in the data, its importance in the region's water resource management cannot be understated. With the dam being subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, it is clear that measures are in place to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding community.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the role of dams like Spotsylvania County Dam #9 becomes increasingly crucial in mitigating the effects of extreme weather events and ensuring water security for the region. With its strategic location and substantial storage capacity, this dam serves as a valuable asset in the management of water flow and storage, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to uphold its integrity and functionality in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Spotsylvania County Dam #9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 4 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg | 213 cfs | → |
| North Anna River Near Partlow | 46 cfs | → |
| Rapidan River Near Culpeper | 99 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 13 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River At Remington | 136 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spotsylvania County Dam #9.
Boat launches
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road 10615, Fredericksburg
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
Campgrounds
- Lake Anna State Park
- Christopher Run Campground
- Champs Rv Military - A P Hill
- Lunga Park Military - Quantico Mcb
- Campsite #6
- Campground 3
Fishing spots
- Hatton Creek
- Potomac River
- Piscataway Creek
- Wheatley Reservoir
- Hughesville Pond
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
Track Spotsylvania County Dam #9 in the Snoflo app
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About Spotsylvania County Dam #9
Where does the data for Spotsylvania County Dam #9 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 Spotsylvania County Dam #9.