White Goose Lane Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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.

Dam Length

365

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

North Fork Goose Creek tributary

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12.8

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

160

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

25
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.