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Ni River Reservoir

Reservoir · Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 63 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01673800, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 63 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
19 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.69 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 63 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PO RIVER NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA, VA (5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Ni River Reservoir

H: 85° L: 68°
Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
79°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
88%
Humidity
78%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
6 AM
Light rain
69°
9 AM
Heavy rain
71°
12 PM
Heavy rain at times
75°
3 PM
Heavy rain at times
85°
6 PM
Heavy rain at times
81°
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ni River Reservoir?
Ni River Reservoir is a reservoir in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia.
Can you swim at Ni River Reservoir?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Ni River Reservoir rated?
Ni River Reservoir in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 71 reviews.

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10516 Gordon Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553

Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia 22553

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Amenities

🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids