News Release, 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 July 29 – Aug. 2, 2019
Monday, July 29
Testing at EEA/Testing at Building 213/Operations in Building 1180
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “SOME” noise in the southern (Building 101) area of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “SOME” noise downrange and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Upper Machodoc Creek area will be restricted
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Tisdale Road barricades in the vicinity of Building 1180
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/200
- Main Range Shelter Condition: None
- Other Notifications: None
Tuesday, July 30
Testing at EEA/Testing at Main Range/Testing at Building 213/Operations in Building 1180/Boat Operations on the Potomac River
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) and southern (Building 101) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise downrange and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards downrange from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys, Upper Machodoc Creek area will be restricted
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road, River Bank Road, Holden Road, Fuze Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Tisdale Road barricades in the vicinity of Building 1180, Main Range barricades
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/200
- Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter
- Other Notifications: None
Wednesday, July 31
Testing at EEA/Testing at Main Range/Testing at Building 213/Operations in Building 1180/Boat Operations on the Potomac River
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) and southern (Building 101) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise downrange and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards downrange from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys, Upper Machodoc Creek area will be restricted
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road, River Bank Road, Holden Road, Fuze Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Tisdale Road barricades in the vicinity of Building 1180, Main Range barricades
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/200
- Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter
- Other Notifications: None
Thursday, August 1
Testing at EEA/Testing at Main Range/Testing at Building 213/Operations in Building 1180/Boat Operations on the Potomac River
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) and southern (Building 101) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise downrange and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards downrange from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys, Upper Machodoc Creek area will be restricted
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road, River Bank Road, Holden Road, Fuze Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Tisdale Road barricades in the vicinity of Building 1180, Main Range barricades
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/200
- Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter
- Other Notifications: None
Friday, August 2
Testing at EEA/Testing at Main Range/Testing at Building 213/Operations in Building 1180/Boat Operations on the Potomac River
- Operating Times: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Noise on Station: Potential to create “LOUD” noise in the eastern (Main Range) and southern (Building 101) areas of NSF Dahlgren
- Noise Down Range: Potential to create “LOUD” noise downrange and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren
- River Restrictions: Restricted approximately 15,000 yards downrange from NSF Dahlgren to yellow L and M buoys, Upper Machodoc Creek area will be restricted
- Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road, River Bank Road, Holden Road, Fuze Road
- Barricades Closed on Station: Tisdale Road barricades in the vicinity of Building 1180, Main Range barricades
- EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/200
- Main Range Shelter Condition: Main Range Local Shelter
- Other Notifications: None
