Old Dominion Inc Dam dam
Old Dominion Inc Dam
Old Dominion INC Dam in Loudoun, Virginia, stands as a significant private water resource structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. With a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 31.72 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the area. Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," its inspection frequency of 1 suggests ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts.
Located in Congressional District 10, Virginia, Old Dominion INC Dam serves as a key infrastructure for water storage and management in the region. While specific details such as dam type, year completed, and spillway type are not provided, its role in regulating and storing water for various purposes is evident. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures are areas that may require further attention and development to ensure the safety and efficiency of its operations.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Old Dominion INC Dam to be an intriguing structure with significant implications for the local ecosystem and water supply. As a privately-owned dam with state regulatory oversight, its role in water management and potential risks highlight the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance practices. Further research and evaluation of its emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and management strategies could enhance the overall safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 Old Dominion Inc Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Run Near Lovettsville | 3 cfs | → |
| Shenandoah River At Millville | 705 cfs | → |
| N F Catoctin Creek At Rt 681 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
| Catoctin Creek At Taylorstown | 17 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Point Of Rocks | 2,470 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Old Dominion Inc Dam.
Boat launches
- Armory Canal Trail Harpers Ferry
- Bloomery Road 742, Jefferson County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Antietam
- Petersville Road Brunswick
- Shannondale Springs Road 199, Jefferson County
- South Maple Avenue 105, Brunswick
Campgrounds
- 4 Mile Campsite
- Huckleberry Hill
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Brunswick City Campground
- Antietam Creek Campground
- Bald Eagle Island
Fishing spots
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Culler Lake
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Little Owens Creek
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
Track Old Dominion Inc Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Old Dominion Inc Dam
Where does the data for Old Dominion Inc 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 Old Dominion Inc Dam.