Creekspring Court Dam dam
Creekspring Court Dam
Creekspring Court Dam, located in Loudoun, Virginia, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction along the Beaverdam Creek tributary. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 393 feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. The dam has a storage capacity of 78.7 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 20.6 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4.1 acres.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Creekspring Court Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While its hazard potential and condition assessment are currently undetermined and not rated, respectively, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region. Despite lacking detailed information on its construction and modification history, the dam stands as a critical piece of water resource management in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Creekspring Court Dam offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and environmental protection. As part of the flood risk reduction system in Virginia, this dam showcases the importance of proactive measures in mitigating the impact of natural disasters on communities and ecosystems. With ongoing inspections and state oversight, Creekspring Court Dam remains a key player in safeguarding the region against potential flooding events, highlighting the crucial role of water management in maintaining resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Creekspring Court 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 Creekspring Court Dam.
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About Creekspring Court Dam
Where does the data for Creekspring 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 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.