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Potomac River Test Range / Explosive Experimental Area

Welcome to the The Potomac River Test Range Website. 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.

NSWC Dahlgren Range Noise Advisory: NSWC Dahlgren will conduct range testing November 30 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Testing has potential to produce VERY LOUD NOISE in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone (MDZ), as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted during testing.

Noise Questions & Comments: Call NSF Dahlgren: 540-653-8153 to comment or ask a question about noise or vibrations you think are being caused by operations at Dahlgren.

Range schedule information can also be found on the official NSWCDD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NSWCDahlgrenDivision/

For more information on NSWC Dahlgren's range schedule, contact the NSWCDD Public Affairs Office, (540) 653-8154.

Range Schedule for Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2023

Monday, November 27
Testing at: Main Range/Terminal Range/Buildings 995-1122
*Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
* Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road/Foster Road/Holden Road/River Bank Road/Fuze Road
* Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek Gate/Middle Gate/Foster Road Barricade/Building 997 Gate 1/Building 997 Gate 2/Building 370 Gate/PRTR Main Gate/Star Gauge Road Gate/Olup Gate/Leatherneck Gate/Devil Dog Alley Gate/North Main Range Gate 2/North Main Range Gate 1/Fuze Road Barricade/ Building 1373 Barricade/ Building 235 Barricade/ Building 1160 Barricade
* EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/943
* MR Shelter Condition: N/A
* Other Notifications:

Tuesday, November 28
Testing at: Main Range/Terminal Range/Buildings 995-1122
*Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
* Roads Closed on Station: Foster Road/Holden Road/River Bank Road/Fuze Road
* Barricades Closed on Station: Foster Road Barricade/All barricades that parallel Tisdale Road from Lower Gambo Creek Gate to Middle Gate including Shell Lane/Building 997 Gate 1/Building 997 Gate 2/Building 370 Gate/PRTR Main Gate/Star Gauge Road Gate/Olup Gate/Leatherneck Gate/Devil Dog Alley Gate/North Main Range Gate 2/North Main Range Gate 1/Fuze Road Barricade/ Building 1373 Barricade/ Building 235 Barricade/ Building 1160 Barricade
* EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/943
* MR Shelter Condition: N/A
* Other Notifications:

Wednesday, November 29
Testing at: Main Range/Terminal Range/Buildings 995-1122
*Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
* Roads Closed on Station: Foster Road/Tisdale Road/Holden Road/River Bank Road/Fuze Road
* Barricades Closed on Station: Foster Road Barricade/Lower Gambo Creek Gate/Middle Gate/Building 997 Gate 1/Building 997 Gate 2/Building 370 Gate/PRTR Main Gate/Star Gauge Road Gate/Olup Gate/Leatherneck Gate/Devil Dog Alley Gate/North Main Range Gate 2/North Main Range Gate 1/Fuze Road Barricade/ Building 1373 Barricade/ Building 235 Barricade/ Building 1160 Barricade
* EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/943
* MR Shelter Condition: N/A
* Other Notifications:

Thursday, November 30
Testing at: Main Range/EEA/PRTR River Operations/Terminal Range/Buildings 995-1122
*Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: Potential to create "Very Loud" noise in the southern (Building 101) area of NSF Dahlgren.
* Noise Down Range: Potential to create "Very Loud" noise down range and in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren.
* River Restrictions: N/A
* Roads Closed on Station: Foster Road/Tisdale Road/Holden Road/River Bank Road/Fuze Road
* Barricades Closed on Station: Foster Road Barricade/Lower Gambo Creek Gate/Middle Gate/Building 997 Gate 1/Building 997 Gate 2/Building 370 Gate/PRTR Main Gate/Star Gauge Road Gate/Olup Gate/Leatherneck Gate/Devil Dog Alley Gate/North Main Range Gate 2/North Main Range Gate 1/Fuze Road Barricade/ Building 1373 Barricade/ Building 235 Barricade/ Building 1160 Barricade/Churchill Range/Harris Range
* EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/943
* MR Shelter Condition: N/A
* Other Notifications:

Friday, December 1
Testing at: Main Range/Terminal Range
*Operating Times: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* Noise on Station: N/A
* Noise Down Range: N/A
* River Restrictions: N/A
* Roads Closed on Station: Tisdale Road/Holden Road/River Bank Road/Fuze Road
* Barricades Closed on Station: Lower Gambo Creek Gate/Middle Gate/Building 997 Gate 1/Building 997 Gate 2/Building 370 Gate/PRTR Main Gate/Star Gauge Road Gate/Olup Gate/Leatherneck Gate/Devil Dog Alley Gate/North Main Range Gate 2/North Main Range Gate 1/Fuze Road Barricade/ Building 1373 Barricade/ Building 235 Barricade/ Building 1160 Barricade
* EMCON Conditions: Condition 2 in Buildings 995/948/1122/455, Condition 4 in Buildings 102/161/943
* MR Shelter Condition: N/A
* Other Notifications: