Soonthornchai Dam dam
Soonthornchai Dam
Soonthornchai Dam, located in Clarke, Virginia, is a private dam with a height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 35.2 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 3.3 acres. While the primary purpose and dam type are unspecified, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and not being rated for its condition, Soonthornchai Dam has an inspection frequency of 1 and its emergency action plan status remains undisclosed. The dam's risk assessment, management measures, and inundation maps are also pending. Located in the Baltimore District, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of Representative Jennifer Wexton (D) and is situated at a latitude of 39.0164 and a longitude of -77.9659.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find Soonthornchai Dam an intriguing site for further research and exploration. With its unique characteristics and the regulatory oversight it receives, the dam presents an opportunity to study the intersection of private ownership, state regulation, and environmental impact in the context of water resource management. As more data becomes available and assessments are conducted, the dam could serve as a valuable case study for understanding the complexities of maintaining and managing water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Soonthornchai Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spout Run At Rt 621 Near Millwood | 8 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 16 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Berryville | 14 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 5 cfs | → |
| Dry Marsh Run Near Berryville | 4 cfs | → |
| S F Shenandoah River At Front Royal | 414 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Soonthornchai Dam.
Boat launches
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
- Country Club Road Warren County
- River Haven Drive Jefferson County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Shannondale Springs Road 199, Jefferson County
- Bloomery Road 742, Jefferson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Batzell Boat Launch
- White Sulphur Pond
- Moody Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Potomac River Reservoir
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 Soonthornchai Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Soonthornchai Dam
Where does the data for Soonthornchai 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 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 Soonthornchai Dam.