Warm Springs No.
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3 is a flood risk reduction dam located in Berryville, West Virginia, along Warm Spring Run. Constructed in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at 48 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 40 feet and a length of 335 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 110 acre-feet. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2014.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Waste Management (DWWM), Warm Springs No. 3 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities. It operates with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with a rock and soil foundation supporting its earth dam structure. The dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, warranting ongoing monitoring and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety of the surrounding area in the event of a flood. With a rich history and vital role in flood protection, Warm Springs No. 3 stands as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in Morgan County, West Virginia.
Year Completed |
1955 |
Dam Length |
335 |
Dam Height |
48 |
River Or Stream |
WARM SPRING RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.45 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
48 |