Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 dam
Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3
Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Prince William, Virginia, specifically designed for flood risk reduction along TR-Cannon Branch. Managed by the local government, this earth dam stands at an impressive 16 feet in height and spans 1350 feet in length, offering a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet to safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards. The dam, with a surface area of 5.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.52 square miles, plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety of the community.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2020, Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 is diligently inspected and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. The dam's primary purpose of flood risk reduction underscores its importance in maintaining the region's resilience to extreme weather events and climate change impacts. Despite being a local government-owned structure, the dam's strategic location and design make it a key asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in Prince William County.
As an essential component of water resource management in the region, Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 stands as a testament to effective infrastructure planning and implementation. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential hazards and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources. Governed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts of local government and regulatory agencies in enhancing climate resilience and safeguarding water security in Prince William, Virginia.
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 Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 117 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 4 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 50 cfs | → |
| Aquia Creek Near Garrisonville | 11 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 449 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3.
Boat launches
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- County Road 639 1302, Stafford County
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Washington Aqueduct
- Georgetown Reservoir
- Dalecarlia 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
Track Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3
Where does the data for Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3 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 Innovation At Prince William - Pond 3.