White Goose Lane Dam dam
White Goose Lane Dam
White Goose Lane Dam, located in Loudoun, Virginia, is a private dam constructed for the primary purpose of recreation, specifically for fish and wildlife pond activities. This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a length of 365 feet, providing a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Situated on the North Fork Goose Creek tributary, the dam offers a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy nature and wildlife in the area.
Managed and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, White Goose Lane Dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently classified as undetermined, its condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated." The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparation remain pending, indicating the ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and management measures associated with this recreational water resource.
Despite its modest size and storage capacity, White Goose Lane Dam serves as an important recreational asset in the area, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife conservation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts explore the beauty of this dam, ongoing regulatory efforts and safety assessments ensure that it continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors to appreciate and connect with nature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around White Goose Lane Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 1 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 1 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 9 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 28 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 1 cfs | → |
| N F Catoctin Creek At Rt 681 Near Waterford | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near White Goose Lane Dam.
Boat launches
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About White Goose Lane Dam
Where does the data for White Goose Lane 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 below 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.
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.