Lake Jennifer dam
Lake Jennifer
Lake Jennifer, nestled in the picturesque city of Linganore in Frederick, Maryland, is a private recreational reservoir managed by the USDA NRCS. The earth dam, standing at 15 feet tall and stretching 1700 feet in length, was completed in 1963 and holds a storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. With a surface area of 7 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, the dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Maintained by the Maryland Dam Safety agency, Lake Jennifer boasts a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, with the last inspection conducted in September 2021. The spillway, of uncontrolled type with a width of 22 feet, ensures safe water discharge during peak flows. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the reservoir remains a popular destination for outdoor activities, attracting visitors to its serene waters and scenic surroundings.
Owned and regulated by private entities, Lake Jennifer provides a valuable escape for locals and visitors alike, offering a peaceful retreat to enjoy nature's beauty. With its rich history and sustainable management practices, this dam is a testament to the importance of preserving water resources for future generations in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Lake Jennifer -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Monocacy River At Jug Bridge Near Frederick | 237 cfs | → |
| Morgan Run Near Louisville | 24 cfs | → |
| Monocacy River At Monocacy Blvd At Frederick | 151 cfs | → |
| Cattail Creek Near Glenwood | 16 cfs | → |
| Patuxent River Near Unity | 15 cfs | → |
| Big Pipe Creek At Bruceville | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Jennifer.
Boat launches
- Piney Run Park
- Frederick
- Lakeview Avenue Carroll County
- Liberty Road Carroll County
- Clarksburg Road Germantown
- 99 Drop Howard County
Campgrounds
- Little Bennett Campground
- Little Bennett Regional Park
- Turner Farm
- Gambrill State Park
- Manor Area - Cunningham Falls State Park
- Indiant Flats Campsite
Track Lake Jennifer 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 Lake Jennifer
Where does the data for Lake Jennifer 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 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 Lake Jennifer.