Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam dam
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam
The Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam in Prince William, Virginia, is a crucial structure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Cow Branch. Owned privately, this earth dam stands at a height of 34.12 feet and has a storage capacity of 98.6 acre-feet, providing essential flood protection for the surrounding area. The dam's condition is assessed as satisfactory, with significant hazard potential, making it a key asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, the Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a storage capacity of 98.6 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.77 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction efforts in the area. Its strategic location and design make it a critical component of the region's water resource management infrastructure.
For enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience, the Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental protection, and community safety. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a satisfactory condition assessment, this earth dam serves as a valuable asset in safeguarding the local area from potential potential hazards.
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 Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| Mattawoman Creek Near Pomonkey | 1 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 2 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 52 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 411 cfs | → |
| Cameron Run At Alexandria | 610 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Marshall Hall Boat Ramp Charles County
- Ludgate Drive Mount Vernon
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
Campgrounds
- Prince William Forest Rv Campground
- Cabin Camp 1
- Cabin Camp 4 - Pleasant Historic District
- Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground
- Campground 3
- Pohick Bay Regional Park
Fishing spots
Track Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam 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 Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam
Where does the data for Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam 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 Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam.