Summit Golf Dam dam
Summit Golf Dam
Summit Golf Dam, located in Frederick, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 32.5 feet with a storage capacity of 26.39 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Although its hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water supply and environmental conservation in the region.
With a maximum storage capacity of 26.39 acre-feet and a normal storage of 20.4 acre-feet, Summit Golf Dam covers a surface area of 1.7 acres and has a hydraulic height of 32.5 feet. While specific details about its construction year and spillway type are not available, the dam's significance in regulating water flow and providing recreational opportunities is evident. As a privately owned structure, its maintenance and inspection are essential to ensure its continued functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Summit Golf Dam's role in water resource management and climate adaptation underscores the importance of private-public partnerships in safeguarding our natural resources. As climate change impacts water availability and quality, dams like Summit Golf Dam become critical assets in maintaining ecosystem health and resilience. With ongoing regulatory oversight and potential risk assessment measures, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts needed to address the challenges of a changing climate and ensure sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 Summit Golf Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hogue Creek Near Hayfield | 2 cfs | → |
| Dry Marsh Run Near Berryville | 4 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Berryville | 14 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 17 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 765 cfs | → |
| Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Summit Golf Dam.
Boat launches
- Berkeley County
- Sleepy Creek Road Berkeley County
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
Campgrounds
- Log Cabin Campground
- Liberty Root Campsite 2
- Camp N
- Sleepy Creek Wma
- Purslane Run Hiker Biker Campsite
- Purslane Run Campsite
Fishing spots
- Orchard Pond
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Town Creek
- Battie Mixon Ponds
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
Paddle runs
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- 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
Track Summit Golf Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Summit Golf Dam
Where does the data for Summit Golf 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 Summit Golf Dam.