Un. Lake On Trib. Of Sleepy Cr dam
Un. Lake On Trib. Of Sleepy Cr
Located in the picturesque setting of Smith Crossroads, West Virginia, the Un. Lake on the Tributary of Sleepy Creek, also known as Hungarian Village Dam, is a privately owned recreational dam completed in 1960. With a dam height of 29 feet and a hydraulic height of 25 feet, this rockfill structure offers a serene 3-acre surface area for water enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, providing a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the Un. Lake Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state guidelines. While its hazard potential is currently undetermined, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated," suggesting a need for further evaluation. Despite this, the dam continues to attract visitors seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Morgan County, West Virginia.
As an integral part of the local landscape, the Un. Lake Dam on the Tributary of Sleepy Creek serves as a beloved recreational spot for residents and visitors alike. With its rich history dating back to the 1960s, this rockfill dam stands as a testament to the enduring connection between water resources and community enjoyment. Whether for fishing, boating, or simply relaxing by the water's edge, this hidden gem in the Baltimore District offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Un. Lake On Trib. Of Sleepy Cr -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon | 100 cfs | → |
| Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove | 10 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 765 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Hancock | 877 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Jones Springs | 19 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above Martinsburg | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Un. Lake On Trib. Of Sleepy Cr.
Boat launches
- Berkeley County
- Sleepy Creek Road Berkeley County
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Hancock
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Washington County
Campgrounds
- Camp N
- Sleepy Creek Wma
- Cacapon Junction Campsite
- Cacapon Junction Hiker Biker Campsite
- Liberty Root Campsite 2
- Leopards Mill Campsite
Fishing spots
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Orchard Pond
- Town Creek
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Battie Mixon Ponds
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
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About Un. Lake On Trib. Of Sleepy Cr
Where does the data for Un. Lake On Trib. Of Sleepy Cr 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.
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