Stonebridge Lake Dam dam
Stonebridge Lake Dam
Stonebridge Lake Dam, located in Berkeley, West Virginia, is a privately-owned structure that plays a crucial role in managing the flow of the Unnamed Opequon Creek. The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 209 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 83 acre-feet. It is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Waste Management, ensuring that it meets state standards for inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Stonebridge Lake Dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of December 2016. Regular inspections are conducted with a frequency of every 2 years to monitor its structural integrity and overall safety. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is also in place, although it was last revised in July 2018. The dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region and plays a key role in flood control and water supply maintenance.
As a significant component of the water infrastructure in the area, Stonebridge Lake Dam is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its location in Berkeley County, West Virginia, and its role in regulating the flow of the Unnamed Opequon Creek highlight its importance in maintaining environmental balance and safeguarding communities from potential flooding. With its intriguing features and regulatory oversight, the dam serves as a captivating subject for those interested in sustainable water management practices and the intersection of climate and infrastructure.
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 Stonebridge Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Opequon Creek Near Martinsburg | 83 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above Martinsburg | 3 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Shepherdstown | 1,820 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Jones Springs | 24 cfs | → |
| Marsh Run At Grimes | 6 cfs | → |
| Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg | 137 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stonebridge Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Washington County
- North Princess Street 398, Shepherdstown
- Snyders Landing Road 17045, Sharpsburg
- Taylors Landing
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Antietam
- Armory Canal Trail Harpers Ferry
Campgrounds
- Opequon Junction Campsite
- Killiansburg Cave Campsite
- Killiansburg Cave Hiker Biker Campsite
- Big Woods Campsite
- Big Woods Hiker Biker Campsite
- Horseshoe Bend Campsite
Fishing spots
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Culler Lake
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Fifteenmile Creek
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
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About Stonebridge Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stonebridge 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 Stonebridge Lake Dam.