Coolfont Dam dam
Coolfont Dam
Coolfont Dam, also known as Lake Siri Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Completed in 1963, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 14 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet. It serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 205 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 73 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cold Spring Run, covering a surface area of 13 acres and draining an area of 2.81 square miles.
Despite its modest size, Coolfont Dam poses a significant hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections by the state regulatory agency DWWM. The dam has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 3 years. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam is equipped with a spillway of unknown type. In case of emergencies, preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been specified, and risk management protocols are not outlined.
Coolfont Dam offers a tranquil recreational setting for visitors to enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area. As a focal point for outdoor activities, the dam provides a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural wonders of Morgan County, West 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 Coolfont Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cacapon River Near Great Cacapon | 112 cfs | → |
| Sideling Hill Creek Near Bellegrove | 14 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Hancock | 954 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 944 cfs | → |
| Back Creek Near Jones Springs | 22 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Near Oldtown | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coolfont Dam.
Boat launches
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
- Sleepy Creek Road Berkeley County
- Berkeley County
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Hancock
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Washington County
Campgrounds
- Cacapon Junction Campsite
- Cacapon Junction Hiker Biker Campsite
- Leopards Mill Campsite
- Indigo Neck Campsite
- Indigo Neck Hiker Biker Campsite
- Fifteen Mile Creek - C And O Canal National Park
Fishing spots
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Orchard Pond
- Town Creek
- Flintstone Creek
- Battie Mixon Ponds
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
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About Coolfont Dam
Where does the data for Coolfont 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Coolfont Dam.