Kingstowne Lake Dam dam
Kingstowne Lake Dam
Kingstowne Lake Dam in Fairfax, Virginia, is a private dam located on Dogue Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 64.2 feet and a length of 994 feet, this earth dam has a storage capacity of 320 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 13.5 acres. The dam is state-regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, with a hazard potential rated as high but a satisfactory condition assessment as of July 2017.
This dam poses a significant risk due to its high hazard potential, but its condition is currently deemed satisfactory. With a focus on recreation, the Kingstowne Lake Dam provides a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy outdoor activities. The dam's location on Dogue Creek adds to its allure, offering a picturesque backdrop for visitors to appreciate and explore. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's design and regulatory oversight ensure that it remains a safe and enjoyable destination for those seeking a water resource escape in Fairfax, Virginia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Kingstowne Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 5 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 3 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 1 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 5 cfs | → |
| Potomac River Near Wash | 2,450 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingstowne Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Ludgate Drive Mount Vernon
- Wayne F Anderson Bikeway Alexandria
- Marshall Hall Boat Ramp Charles County
- Gravelly Point Boat Ramp
- Wharf Road Accokeek
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
Campgrounds
- Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
- Burke Lake Park
- Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Andrews Afb Military
- Marsden Tract Campground
Fishing spots
Track Kingstowne Lake 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 Kingstowne Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kingstowne Lake 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 High 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 Kingstowne Lake Dam.