NSWC Dahlgren Division
This page provides daily information about the operations and scheduling of activities at the Potomac River Test Range and the Explosive Experimental Area (Pumpkin Neck). These facilities are used by our military to conduct munitions testing and should be avoided while testing is in progress. Click on any of the areas of interest to the right for additional information.
Range / Weapons Testing Hotline: 877-845-5656 (toll free) for daily updates on range operation and test schedules.
Noise Questions & Comments: 866-359-5540 (toll free) to comment or ask a question about noise or vibrations you think are being caused by operations at Dahlgren.
For more information on NSWC Dahlgren’s range schedule, contact the NSWCDD Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8152.Range Schedule for the week of April 8-12, 2019
Monday, April 8
Testing at Terminal Range
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek gate, Middle Gate
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 948/995/1122/455, Condition 4 at Building 102
- Main Range Shelter Condition: None
- Other Notifications: None
Tuesday, April 9
Testing at Terminal Range/Testing at AA Fuze Range
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek gate, Middle Gate
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 948/995/1122/455, Condition 4 at Building 102
- Main Range Shelter Condition: None
- Other Notifications: None
Wednesday, April 10
Testing at Terminal Range/Testing at AA Fuze Range
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek gate, Middle Gate
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 948/995/1122/455, Condition 4 at Building 102
- Main Range Shelter Condition: None
- Other Notifications: None
Thursday, April 11
Testing at Terminal Range/Operations in Building 1180
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road, Caskey Road, Higley Road, Frontage Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek gate, Middle Gate, Building 1470 gate, Upper Gambo Creek Gate
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 948/995/1122/455
- Main Range Shelter Condition: None
- Other Notifications: None
Friday, April 12
Testing at Terminal Range/Operations in Building 1180
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Terminal Range) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards down range from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road, Caskey Road, Higley Road, Frontage Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek gate, Middle Gate, Building 1470 gate, Upper Gambo Creek Gate
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 948/995/1122/455
- Main Range Shelter Condition: None
- Other Notifications: None
