Lake Plaza Prop Dam dam
Lake Plaza Prop Dam
Lake Plaza Prop Dam, located in Prince William, Virginia, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Standing at a height of 22 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 68.99 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.9 acres. Despite its undetermined hazard potential and lack of a condition rating, the dam is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a primary purpose and dam type unspecified, Lake Plaza Prop Dam remains a significant water resource in the region, contributing to the management of water flow and storage. While details about the dam's construction date and design are absent, its presence plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and supporting various ecological and recreational activities in the area. The dam's location within Congressional District 01 further underscores its importance in the local water infrastructure.
Although specific information on the dam's operation, modifications, and emergency preparedness is lacking, the continuous state oversight and inspection frequency of once a year indicate a commitment to ensuring the safety and integrity of Lake Plaza Prop Dam. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like Lake Plaza Prop Dam in water management and conservation efforts is essential for promoting sustainable practices and safeguarding our natural environment 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 Lake Plaza Prop Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run Near Catlett | 5 cfs | → |
| Long Branch Near Annandale | 52 cfs | → |
| S F Quantico Creek Near Independent Hill | 0 cfs | → |
| Accotink Creek Near Annandale | 411 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Near Leesburg | 67 cfs | → |
| Broad Run Near Leesburg | 188 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Plaza Prop Dam.
Boat launches
- Sinclair Lane Prince William County
- Doves Trail Prince William County
- Forest Hill Road Lake Ridge
- Rogues Road Fauquier County
- Ashburn Village Boulevard 20585, Lansdowne
- Potomac Hills Street Fairfax County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Gillam Branch (Historical)
- Davis Branch (Historical)
- Maddox Branch
- Washington Aqueduct
- Dalecarlia Reservoir
- 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
Track Lake Plaza Prop Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lake Plaza Prop Dam
Where does the data for Lake Plaza Prop 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 Lake Plaza Prop Dam.