Duncan Run Estates Dam dam
Duncan Run Estates Dam
Duncan Run Estates Dam, also known as The Estates On Duncan Run Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Blairton, West Virginia. Situated on the Opequon Creek, this dam is regulated and inspected by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. With a height of 20.5 feet and a length of 230 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 51.1 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 8.2 acres.
The dam's condition was last assessed in June 2015, with a satisfactory rating and a significant hazard potential. While the emergency action plan (EAP) status is unknown, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and has undergone inspections every three years. The risk assessment and management measures for the dam are currently unspecified, suggesting the need for further evaluation and planning to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
As a pivotal component of water resource management in the area, Duncan Run Estates Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water storage. Given its location on a significant waterway and the potential risks associated with its operation, continued monitoring and maintenance will be essential to safeguard the surrounding community and the 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 Duncan Run Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Marsh Run Near Berryville | 4 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Berryville | 15 cfs | → |
| Opequon Creek Near Martinsburg | 83 cfs | → |
| Hogue Creek Near Hayfield | 2 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above Martinsburg | 3 cfs | → |
| Shenandoah River At Millville | 759 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Duncan Run Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- River Haven Drive Jefferson County
- Shannondale Springs Road 199, Jefferson County
- Bloomery Road 742, Jefferson County
- Harry Byrd Highway Clarke County
- Armory Canal Trail Harpers Ferry
- Berkeley County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Fifteenmile Creek
- Orchard Pond
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
Paddle runs
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Headwaters Adjacent To Fdt 573 To State Route 622 Bridge
- State Route 675 At Edinburg, Va To State Highway 55 Southeast Of Strasburg, Va
- Segment C--Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Shenandoah River
- Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary
Track Duncan Run Estates Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Duncan Run Estates Dam
Where does the data for Duncan Run Estates 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 Duncan Run Estates Dam.