Belington Water Supply Dam dam
Belington Water Supply Dam
Located in Barbour, West Virginia, the Belington Water Supply Dam, also known as Mill Creek Reservoir, stands as a vital structure for the local government's water supply needs. This earth-type dam, completed in 1957, boasts a height of 19 feet and a length of 650 feet, providing a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet. Situated on Mill Creek, the dam has a significant hazard potential but was last assessed as satisfactory in 2014.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its operational integrity. With a normal storage capacity of 77 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in securing water resources for the surrounding community. Despite its age, the Belington Water Supply Dam continues to serve as a reliable source of water for Streamtown residents.
As climate change impacts water resources, the Belington Water Supply Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for water supply management in the region. With its regulated state oversight and history of satisfactory condition assessments, the dam remains a key component of the local water supply system. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience, the Belington Water Supply Dam is a notable structure to monitor for its contribution to water security in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Belington Water Supply Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tygart Valley River At Belington | 246 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork River At Audra | 82 cfs | → |
| Shavers Fork Below Bowden | 280 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Hall | 171 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Philippi | 453 cfs | → |
| Sand Run Near Buckhannon | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Belington Water Supply Dam.
Campgrounds
- Audra State Park
- Pegasus Farm Campground
- Stuart Campground
- Stuart Day Use Area And Campground
- Bear Heaven Campground
- Casa Vitela
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
Track Belington Water Supply Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Belington Water Supply Dam
Where does the data for Belington Water Supply 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 Belington Water Supply Dam.