Cooperative Way Dam dam
Cooperative Way Dam
Cooperative Way Dam, also known as A Detention Pond, is a critical infrastructure located in Loudoun, Virginia, managed by a Public Utility. This dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction along an unnamed tributary to Broad Run, emphasizing its significance in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related disasters. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 1590 feet, Cooperative Way Dam has a storage capacity of 78.5 acre-feet, further highlighting its importance in managing water resources effectively.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Cooperative Way Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its operational integrity. Despite its hazard potential being labeled as 'Undetermined' and its condition assessment as 'Not Rated,' the dam serves as a crucial element in the region's water resource management strategy. With its primary purpose being flood risk reduction, Cooperative Way Dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts in protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of climate change.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Cooperative Way in mitigating flood risks and managing water resources is essential. With its location in a high-risk area prone to flooding, Cooperative Way Dam exemplifies the need for proactive measures and investments in resilient infrastructure to adapt to changing climate conditions. By staying informed and engaged in the maintenance and regulation of such critical structures, enthusiasts can contribute to sustainable water management practices and climate resilience efforts for a more secure future.
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 Cooperative Way Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 21 cfs | → |
| Seneca Creek At Dawsonville | 40 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 51 cfs | → |
| Limestone Branch Near Leesburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Difficult Run Near Great Falls | 12 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cooperative Way Dam.
Boat launches
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- Rileys Lock Road Darnestown
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Potomac Hills Street Fairfax County
- Clarksburg Road Germantown
Campgrounds
- Horsepen Branch
- Horsepen Branch Campsite
- Chisel Branch Campsite
- Chisel Branch
- Lake Fairfax
- Turtle Run Campsite
Fishing spots
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Georgetown 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
Track Cooperative Way Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Cooperative Way Dam
Where does the data for Cooperative Way 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 Cooperative Way Dam.