North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam dam
North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam
The North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam in Prince William, Virginia, is a privately-owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including providing wetland habitat and water resource management. This earthen dam stands at a height of 24.35 feet and has a storage capacity of 536 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 73 acre-feet. Situated on the North Fork river, this dam covers a surface area of 18.6 acres and drains a watershed area of 1.26 square miles.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, the North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in June 2020. While specific details on the dam's construction year and modifications are not provided, its primary purpose as an earth dam for water management is evident. Despite its remote location and lack of associated structures, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining wetland ecosystems and regulating water flow in the region.
With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam stands as a key asset in water resource management for the area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and wetland habitats, structures like this play a vital role in ensuring a sustainable balance between human needs and ecological preservation. As such, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are essential to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding environment and water resources for future generations.
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 North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 5 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Middleburg | 100 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 67 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 9 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 18 cfs | → |
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 188 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam.
Boat launches
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Edwards Ferry Road Montgomery County
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
Fishing spots
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Washington Aqueduct
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- Maddox Branch
- Georgetown Reservoir
Paddle runs
- 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
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
Track North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam in the Snoflo app
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About North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam
Where does the data for North Fork Wetlands Bank 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 High 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 North Fork Wetlands Bank Dam.