Warren Canal Embankment dam
Warren Canal Embankment
Warren Canal Embankment, located in Shenandoah Shores Village, Virginia, is a hydroelectric structure with a primary purpose of generating power. Built in 1924, this embankment dam stands at 8 feet in height and stretches 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Shenandoah River and falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Despite its age, Warren Canal Embankment has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although the condition assessment is not available, the last inspection in September 2017 reported no significant issues. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and is not regulated or inspected by the state, but rather by federal agencies. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the structure are currently not available.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Warren Canal Embankment offers a glimpse into early 20th-century hydroelectric infrastructure and the ongoing efforts to manage and maintain such systems. With its historical significance and continued operational role in power generation, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management and the need for comprehensive risk assessment and emergency preparedness 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 Warren Canal Embankment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 414 cfs | → |
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 11 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 110 cfs | → |
| Spout Run At Rt 621 Near Millwood | 8 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 17 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Berryville | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Warren Canal Embankment .
Boat launches
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Boat Ramp Warren County
- Misty Meadow Lane Warren County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Mosby Campground
- Camp Slater
- Camp Washington
- Elizabeth Furnace Family Campground
- Elizabeth Furnace
- Shenandoah River - Guest State Park
Fishing spots
- Batzell Boat Launch
- White Sulphur Pond
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- 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
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
Track Warren Canal Embankment 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 Warren Canal Embankment
Where does the data for Warren Canal Embankment 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 Warren Canal Embankment .