Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee dam
Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee
The Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee, located in Williamsport, Maryland, was completed in 1927 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and is buttressed for structural support, with foundations consisting of rock and soil. The dam is situated offstream from the Potomac River, providing crucial water resource management for the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, the Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of July 2018. With a inspection frequency of every 3 years, the dam is closely monitored for any necessary maintenance or improvements. The surrounding community can rest assured that this essential piece of infrastructure is being diligently maintained to ensure safety and efficiency in water resource management.
With the dam meeting state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, as well as the oversight of the Maryland Dam Safety agency, enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate the thoughtful management of the Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee. As a vital component of the local irrigation system, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water management in the area, providing a reliable water supply for agricultural and environmental needs.
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 Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Conococheague Creek At Fairview | 171 cfs | → |
| Marsh Run At Grimes | 6 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above Martinsburg | 3 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Jones Springs | 20 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Shepherdstown | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Antietam Creek Near Sharpsburg | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee.
Boat launches
- Starliper Road Washington County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Washington County
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Taylors Landing
- Snyders Landing Road 17045, Sharpsburg
Campgrounds
- Jordan Junction Campsite
- Jordan Junction Hiker Biker Campsite
- Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
- Cumberland Valley Campsite
- Cumberland Valley Hiker Biker Campsite
- North Mountain Campsite
Fishing spots
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Little Owens Creek
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
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
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
Track Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee in the Snoflo app
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About Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee
Where does the data for Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee 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 Willson Water Treatment Plant Levee.