Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks dam
Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks
Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks, also known as Lonaconing Water Treatment Plant No. 2, is a crucial water supply infrastructure owned by the local government in Allegany, Maryland. Completed in 2015, these earth dam tanks have a height of 21 feet and a storage capacity of 10 acre-feet. The reservoirs are located near Koontz Run and serve the city of Lonaconing with a surface area of 0.5 acres and drainage area of 2.4 square miles.
Managed by the Maryland Dam Safety regulatory agency, Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks have undergone regular inspections with a satisfactory condition assessment. Despite its high hazard potential, the reservoirs have a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The emergency action plan is in place, ensuring preparedness for any potential risks associated with the infrastructure. With a focus on water supply, the primary purpose of these tanks is to provide reliable access to clean water for the local community.
The location of Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks is strategically placed to meet the water needs of Lonaconing, with a close proximity to the Koontz Run. The design and construction were overseen by Dutchland and RKK, ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of the reservoirs. With a commitment to regulatory compliance and risk management, these tanks play a vital role in sustaining water resources and mitigating climate-related challenges in the region.
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 Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savage River Near Barton | 16 cfs | → |
| Georges Creek At Franklin | 20 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Luke | 313 cfs | → |
| Savage Riv Bl Savage Riv Dam Near Bloomington | 58 cfs | → |
| Casselman River At Grantsville | 30 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek Near Swanton | 154 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks.
Boat launches
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- South Access`
- North Access
- Gordon Lake Boat Access
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
Campgrounds
- New Germany State Park Campground
- New Germany State Park
- Savage River State Forest Dispersed
- Big Run State Park
- Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake
- Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
Track Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks in the Snoflo app
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About Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks
Where does the data for Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks 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 Koontz Run Reservoir Tanks.