Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam dam
Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam
Located in Cove Point, Maryland, the Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam, also known as the Columbia Lng Secondary Dam, serves as an essential structure for managing tailings in the area. Constructed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet and a structural height of 38 feet. With a length of 230 feet and a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage in the region.
Managed by a private entity, the Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections by the Maryland Dam Safety agency. The dam is situated on Wilbur Creek, with a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a surface area of 1.6 acres. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, as assessed in April 2021. Additionally, the dam has undergone modifications in 2000 to enhance its structural integrity, highlighting the commitment to ensuring its safety and functionality.
With a spillway width of 3 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, the Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam is equipped to manage maximum discharges of up to 181 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, with a rating of 3, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures. As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, this dam contributes to the overall ecosystem health and climate resilience of the Cove Point area.
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 Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys River At Great Mills | 3 cfs | → |
| St Clement Creek Near Clements | 1 cfs | → |
| Zekiah Swamp Run Near Newtown | 3 cfs | → |
| Chicamacomico River Near Salem | 5 cfs | → |
| Western Branch At Upper Marlboro | 14 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam.
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About Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam
Where does the data for Cove Point Lng Secondary 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 Significant 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 Cove Point Lng Secondary Dam.