Hideaway Pond Dam dam
Hideaway Pond Dam
Hideaway Pond Dam, also known as the Us Naval Proving Ground Dam, is a Federal-owned structure located in King George, Virginia within the Dahlgrin Naval Reservation. Completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 9.8 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 182 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, it provides a tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural environment.
The dam, constructed by the US Navy, is classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in March 2017. The spillway of the dam is uncontrolled and has a width of 24 feet, while the maximum discharge rate is 89 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for Hideaway Pond Dam is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its continued safety and functionality for the community.
Situated on the TR-Gambo Creek, Hideaway Pond Dam is a key feature within the Norfolk District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays an important role in providing recreational opportunities and maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this structure in both its environmental and recreational capacities within the Dahlgrin Naval Reservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hideaway Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown | 3 cfs | → |
| St Clement Creek Near Clements | 1 cfs | → |
| Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey | 2 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 4 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hideaway Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Charles County
- Friendship Landing Road 4701, Charles County
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Gilbert Run Boat Ramp
- Paul Ellis Landing
- Currioman Road 2498, Westmoreland County
Campgrounds
- Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite
- Smallwood State Park
- Cedarville State Forest
- Campground 3
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
- Champs Rv Military - A P Hill
Fishing spots
Track Hideaway Pond Dam 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 Hideaway Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hideaway Pond Dam 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 Hideaway Pond Dam.