Ashbrook Dam dam
Ashbrook Dam
Located in Loudoun, Virginia, the Ashbrook Dam is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Russell Branch tributary. Standing at a height of 20 feet with a length of 325 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 82.4 acre-feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding area. Despite being designated as "Undetermined" in terms of hazard potential and "Not Rated" in condition assessment, the state of Virginia has regulatory oversight over the dam, ensuring regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain its safety and functionality.
Owned and operated by a private entity, Ashbrook Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, reflecting its importance in safeguarding the local community from potential water-related disasters. With a structure primarily composed of earth materials, the dam stands as a reliable defense against flooding events, holding back water and preserving the integrity of the surrounding landscape. Although specific details about the dam's construction date and modifications are not provided, its strategic location and design underscore its significance in water resource management.
While the Ashbrook Dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and not rated, respectively, the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia ensures that the dam meets regulatory standards through inspections, permitting, and enforcement. The dam's storage capacity of 82.4 acre-feet, normal storage of 35.4 acre-feet, and surface area of 6.2 acres highlight its importance in flood control efforts. As a key component in the state's water infrastructure, Ashbrook Dam serves as a critical asset in protecting the local community from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability.
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 Ashbrook Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 18 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 46 cfs | → |
| Limestone Branch Near Leesburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Seneca Creek At Dawsonville | 38 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 8 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ashbrook Dam.
Boat launches
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Rileys Lock Road Darnestown
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Frederick County
- Potomac Hills Street Fairfax County
Campgrounds
- Chisel Branch Campsite
- Chisel Branch
- Horsepen Branch Campsite
- Horsepen Branch
- Turtle Run Campsite
- Turtle Run
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
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
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About Ashbrook Dam
Where does the data for Ashbrook 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 Ashbrook Dam.