Cove Lake Dam #1 dam
Cove Lake Dam #1
Cove Lake Dam #1, located in Frederick, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. Standing at a height of 26.7 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 634 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 38.3 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it to be in satisfactory condition.
Managed and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Cove Lake Dam #1 has undergone regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam, built on TR-Laurel Run river, plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities for the local community, offering a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor activities.
With its location in a scenic area and its significant storage capacity, Cove Lake Dam #1 stands as a vital water resource structure in Virginia, contributing to both recreational enjoyment and water management in the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's satisfactory condition and regular state oversight ensure the safety of its surrounding area and users.
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 Cove Lake Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hogue Creek Near Hayfield | 2 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 19 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Berryville | 14 cfs | → |
| Dry Marsh Run Near Berryville | 4 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 107 cfs | → |
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cove Lake Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Berkeley County
- Sleepy Creek Road Berkeley County
Campgrounds
- Hawk
- Hawk Recreation Area
- Hawk Campground
- Log Cabin Campground
- Short Mountain Wma
- Liberty Root Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
Track Cove Lake Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Cove Lake Dam #1
Where does the data for Cove Lake Dam #1 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 High 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 Cove Lake Dam #1.