Crooked Run Lake Dam dam
Crooked Run Lake Dam
Crooked Run Lake Dam, also known as Camp Tall Timbers, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Hooks Mills, West Virginia. The dam, completed in 1956, is primarily used for recreational purposes and stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 22 feet. It has a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres, making it a popular spot for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.
Managed by the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management, the dam is regulated and inspected by the state to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about its maintenance and emergency preparedness. With its picturesque location along a tributary of the Cacapon River, Crooked Run Lake Dam offers a serene environment for visitors to enjoy nature and engage in outdoor recreation.
Although the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, it remains a popular destination for those seeking a tranquil escape in Hampshire County, West Virginia. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is crucial to monitor the dam's condition assessment, risk management measures, and any potential updates to its emergency protocols. Crooked Run Lake Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human enjoyment of natural resources and the need for responsible stewardship to ensure the safety and sustainability of our environment.
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 Crooked Run Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hogue Creek Near Hayfield | 2 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek Near Winchester | 39 cfs | → |
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 8 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River Near Strasburg | 118 cfs | → |
| South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield | 226 cfs | → |
| Passage Creek Near Buckton | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crooked Run Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Strasburg Trail Strasburg
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Country Club Road Warren County
- Luray Avenue Front Royal
- Kimsey Run Road Hardy County
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
Campgrounds
- Hawk
- Hawk Recreation Area
- Hawk Campground
- Short Mountain Wma
- Log Cabin Campground
- Liberty Root Campsite 2
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
Track Crooked Run Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Crooked Run Lake Dam
Where does the data for Crooked Run Lake 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 Crooked Run Lake Dam.