Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2 dam
Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2
Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2, located in Fairfax, Virginia, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along the Dogue Creek. This private earth dam stands at 16 feet in height and spans 250 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 44.8 acre-feet. While the dam's condition assessment is currently "Not Rated," its hazard potential is deemed significant, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Despite not being regulated or permitted by the state, Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2 plays a vital role in mitigating flood risks in the region. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, this structure stands out as a key component in the local water resource management system. As the dam's last inspection date and condition assessment remain unreported, there is a need for continued oversight and evaluation to assess its performance and address any potential concerns that may arise.
Located within the jurisdiction of Fairfax County, this earth dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood prevention along Dogue Creek. With no designated emergency action plan or risk assessment in place, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to enhance preparedness measures and ensure the resilience of Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2 in the face of evolving climate challenges. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed and engaged in the maintenance and monitoring of such essential structures is key to promoting sustainable water management practices and safeguarding communities from the impacts of flooding.
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 Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 3 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 1 cfs | → |
| Fourmile Run At Alexandria | 3 cfs | → |
| Piscataway Creek At Piscataway | 3 cfs | → |
| Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2.
Boat launches
- Ludgate Drive Mount Vernon
- Marshall Hall Boat Ramp Charles County
- Wayne F Anderson Bikeway Alexandria
- Wharf Road Accokeek
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Gravelly Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Fort Belvoir Travel And Rv Camp
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
- Burke Lake Park
- Louise F. Cosca Regional Park
- Smallwood State Park
- Andrews Afb Military
Fishing spots
Track Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2 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 Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2
Where does the data for Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2 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 Kingstowne Bmp Basin #2.