Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake dam
Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake
Located in Hampshire, West Virginia, Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake, also known as Lake Ferndale Dam, is a private water resource gem offering a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts. Built in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, and a length of 600 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 554 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 390 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 65 acres.
Managed by the private owner, this recreational lake is a popular spot for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, although its condition assessment is deemed satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in November 2015. Overall, Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake is a picturesque destination for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
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 Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield | 257 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Near Oldtown | 24 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 765 cfs | → |
| Patterson Creek Near Headsville | 21 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland | 405 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek Near Cumberland | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake.
Boat launches
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
- Gordon Lake Boat Access
- Koon Lake Boat Access
Campgrounds
- Potomac Forks Hiker Biker Campsite
- Potomac Forks Campsite
- Town Creek Hijer Biker Camp Site
- Town Creek Campsite
- Pigmans Ferry Hiker Biker Campsite
- Pigmans Ferry Campsite
Fishing spots
- Battie Mixon Ponds
- Orchard Pond
- Town Creek
- North Branch Potomac River
- Evitts Creek Ponds
- Fifteenmile Creek
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
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About Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake
Where does the data for Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake 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 Significant 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 Ferndale Farms Recreation Lake.