Limestone Court Dam dam
Limestone Court Dam
Limestone Court Dam is a privately owned structure located in Loudoun, Virginia, along the Limestone Branch river. This earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and serves a primary purpose of recreation, providing storage of 69 acre-feet of water for activities like fishing or boating. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition has not been rated, it is regulated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
The dam, completed in an unspecified year, covers a surface area of 6.8 acres and has a normal storage capacity of 27.3 acre-feet. Despite lacking specific details on its construction, modification history, and maintenance records, Limestone Court Dam remains a significant feature in the region's water resource landscape. Its location within the surrounding natural environment provides visitors with opportunities for outdoor enjoyment and water-based activities, further enhancing the area's appeal for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With its tranquil setting and potential for recreational use, Limestone Court Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the dam's surroundings and consider its impact on the local ecosystem, there is an opportunity to appreciate the balance between human needs and natural preservation. While the dam's risk assessment and management measures are yet to be fully documented, its role in providing recreational opportunities and water storage highlights the importance of responsible stewardship in maintaining a harmonious relationship with 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 Limestone Court Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Branch Near Leesburg | 2 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
| N F Catoctin Creek At Rt 681 Near Waterford | 5 cfs | → |
| Catoctin Creek At Taylorstown | 15 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Point Of Rocks | 2,610 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Limestone Court Dam.
Boat launches
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Frederick County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Point Of Rocks
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Frederick County
Campgrounds
- Turtle Run
- Turtle Run Campsite
- Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Marble Quarry
- Chisel Branch
- Chisel Branch Campsite
Fishing spots
- Culler Lake
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- 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
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About Limestone Court Dam
Where does the data for Limestone Court 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 Limestone Court Dam.