Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam dam
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam
Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam, also known as Furnace Run Dam, is a private dam located in Charles Town, West Virginia. Completed in 1965, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 86 feet and spans a length of 1461 feet, with a storage capacity of 1295 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 62 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam is inspected regularly and has been deemed to be in satisfactory condition. With a significant hazard potential, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and emergency contacts to ensure public safety in case of any unforeseen events. The dam is also regulated by the state and undergoes routine inspections to maintain its structural integrity and function effectively.
Situated on Furnace Run, a tributary to the Potomac River, the Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a drainage area of 4.2 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 9400 cubic feet per second, the dam helps to control flooding and ensures a stable water supply for the surrounding area. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for both recreational activities and environmental preservation in the Jefferson County area.
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 Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah River At Millville | 660 cfs | → |
| Piney Run Near Lovettsville | 3 cfs | → |
| N F Catoctin Creek At Rt 681 Near Waterford | 5 cfs | → |
| S F Catoctin Creek At Rt 698 Near Waterford | 4 cfs | → |
| N F Goose Creek At Rt 729 Near Lincoln | 8 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek At Rt 734 Near Mountville | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam.
Boat launches
- Shannondale Springs Road 199, Jefferson County
- River Haven Drive Jefferson County
- Bloomery Road 742, Jefferson County
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
- Armory Canal Trail Harpers Ferry
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Antietam
Campgrounds
- 4 Mile Campsite
- Huckleberry Hill
- Huckleberry Hill Hiker-Biker Campsite
- Brunswick City Campground
- Leave No Trace
- Outback
Fishing spots
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Culler Lake
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Hunting Creek Lake
- Little Owens Creek
Paddle runs
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
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About Shannondale Club Ltd. Dam
Where does the data for Shannondale Club Ltd. 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 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.
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