Mackenzie Lake Dam dam
Mackenzie Lake Dam
Mackenzie Lake Dam, located in Bath, Virginia, is a privately owned dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Completed in 2010, the dam has a height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. Situated on the unknown of Spring Creek, the dam boasts a surface area of 9.8 acres and is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Despite its low hazard potential and the absence of a condition assessment rating, Mackenzie Lake Dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. While the dam's risk assessment and management measures remain unspecified, its location and purpose for recreation make it an essential water resource for the community.
In the event of an emergency, the lack of an EAP and updated contact information raises concerns about the dam's preparedness for potential risks. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, ensuring the safety and maintenance of dams like Mackenzie Lake Dam becomes increasingly vital for protecting communities and ecosystems in West Virginia.
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 Mackenzie Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Calfpasture River Above Mill Creek At Goshen | 22 cfs | → |
| Bullpasture River At Williamsville | 32 cfs | → |
| Jackson River Near Bacova | 25 cfs | → |
| Maury River At Rockbridge Baths | 56 cfs | → |
| Back Creek At Sunrise | 16 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Mountain Grove | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mackenzie Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
- Douthat State Park Road Bath County
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
- Lake Sherwood Road Greenbrier County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Paddle runs
- Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
- Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
- Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
- Segment B--Pump Storage Lake To Blowing Springs Campground
Track Mackenzie Lake 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 Mackenzie Lake Dam
Where does the data for Mackenzie Lake 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 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 Mackenzie Lake Dam.