Evans Pond Dam dam
Evans Pond Dam
Evans Pond Dam is a privately owned structure located in Loudoun, Virginia, serving as a critical water supply source for the surrounding area. Standing at a height of 18 feet with a length of 206 feet, the earth-type dam regulates an un-named tributary to the Potomac River, providing a storage capacity of 69.6 acre-feet. Despite being under state regulation and inspection, the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and not rated, respectively.
With its primary purpose being water supply, Evans Pond Dam also offers recreational opportunities in addition to its essential role in ensuring water availability. Situated within the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam plays a crucial part in managing water resources and maintaining a stable water supply for the region. While the dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment details are yet to be fully developed, its significance in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts cannot be undermined.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess infrastructure like Evans Pond Dam, its role in safeguarding water supply and enhancing resilience to changing climate conditions becomes increasingly important. With ongoing state regulation and inspection, the dam represents a vital asset in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the Loudoun, Virginia region.
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 Evans Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone Branch Near Leesburg | 2 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Point Of Rocks | 2,470 cfs | → |
| Catoctin Creek At Taylorstown | 17 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
| N F Catoctin Creek At Rt 681 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
| Bennett Creek At Park Mills | 17 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Evans Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Frederick County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Point Of Rocks
- Smart's Mill Rd (Private) Leesburg
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Frederick County
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- South Maple Avenue 105, Brunswick
Campgrounds
- Indiant Flats Campsite
- Marble Quarry
- Marble Quarry Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Calico Rocks
- Calico Rocks Campsite
- Turner Farm
Fishing spots
- Culler Lake
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- 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 Evans Pond Dam
Where does the data for Evans Pond 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 Evans Pond Dam.