Poolesville Public Golf Course dam
Poolesville Public Golf Course
Poolesville Public Golf Course, also known as Potomac Valley Country Club, is a recreational facility located in Seneca, Maryland. This local government-owned establishment sits along the Potomac River and boasts a picturesque setting with a dam height of 25 feet and a dam length of 495 feet. Completed in 1953, the golf course covers a surface area of 13.8 acres and has a drainage area of 0.7 square miles.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, Poolesville Public Golf Course offers a tranquil retreat for golf enthusiasts amidst its earth dam structure with a buttress core type. The dam has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition, as assessed in April 2021. With a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet and normal storage of 118 acre-feet, the facility also serves as a vital component in water resource management, providing recreational opportunities while contributing to the overall water infrastructure in Montgomery County.
Situated in a region represented by Congressman David Trone, the golf course's risk assessment is deemed moderate, indicating a level 3 risk. Despite this, the facility meets regulatory guidelines and undergoes regular inspections to ensure the safety of its operations. Overall, Poolesville Public Golf Course represents a harmonious blend of recreation and water resource management, making it a valuable asset for both the local community and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Poolesville Public Golf Course -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Seneca Creek At Dawsonville | 192 cfs | → |
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 1,660 cfs | → |
| Limestone Branch Near Leesburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 329 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 5 cfs | → |
| Bennett Creek At Park Mills | 283 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Poolesville Public Golf Course.
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About Poolesville Public Golf Course
Where does the data for Poolesville Public Golf Course 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 below 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.
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.