Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike dam
Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike
The Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike is a private-owned structure located in Loudoun, Virginia, designed to serve as a mitigation project for wetlands in the area. The dike is situated along a Goose Creek tributary and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. With a height of 6.5 feet and a length of 2670 feet, the dike plays a crucial role in managing water resources and maintaining the ecological balance in the region.
Constructed as an earth dam, the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike has a storage capacity of 74.1 acre-feet and a surface area of 24.3 acres. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and unrated condition assessment, the dike undergoes regular inspections to ensure its integrity and effectiveness. With its strategic location and purpose, the dike serves as a vital component in the conservation and preservation of wetlands, making it a key structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
As part of the broader efforts to manage water resources and protect the environment, the Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable infrastructure development. With its association with the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and its proximity to the Goose Creek tributary, the dike exemplifies the potential for collaborative initiatives between private entities and regulatory agencies to address ecological concerns. For enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, the dike serves as a case study in innovative mitigation projects that aim to balance human needs with environmental preservation.
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 Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 46 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 8 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 5 cfs | → |
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Limestone Branch Near Leesburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike.
Boat launches
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- Rileys Lock Road Darnestown
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Frederick County
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Culler Lake
Paddle runs
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- 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
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
Track Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike
Where does the data for Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike 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 Undetermined 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 Dulles Greenway Wetlands Mitigation Project Dike.