Lake Holiday Dam dam
Lake Holiday Dam
Lake Holiday Dam, also known as Four Winds Dam, is a private dam located in Caroline, Virginia, along the TR-Rappahannock River. Standing at a height of 34 feet with a length of 700 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a storage capacity of 400 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Situated within the Baltimore District, Lake Holiday Dam enjoys a serene location with a surface area yet to be specified. Although its condition is currently not rated, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in June 2020. With a focus on recreation, this dam provides a tranquil retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of nature while being mindful of the importance of maintaining safe and sustainable water infrastructure in the region.
As a private entity, Lake Holiday Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, contributing to the conservation and utilization of water resources for recreational purposes. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures are not explicitly outlined in the data, its compliance with state regulations and regular inspections ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, emphasizing the significance of responsible water management practices for the community and the environment.
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 Lake Holiday Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mattaponi River Near Bowling Green | 26 cfs | → |
| Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg | 235 cfs | → |
| Po River Near Spotsylvania | 5 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 4 cfs | → |
| Mattaponi River Near Beulahville | 47 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Holiday Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Wharf Road King George County
- Friendship Landing Road 4701, Charles County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Charles County
- Southlake Drive 9505, Spotsylvania County
- Elys Ford Road Spotsylvania County
Campgrounds
- Champs Rv Military - A P Hill
- Smallwood State Park Youth Group Campsite
- Lunga Park Military - Quantico Mcb
- Smallwood State Park
- Campground 3
- Campsite #6
Fishing spots
Track Lake Holiday Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Holiday Dam
Where does the data for Lake Holiday 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 Lake Holiday Dam.