Salerno Dam dam
Salerno Dam
Located in Harrison, West Virginia, the Salerno Dam, also known as Mary Rose Salerno Lake, is a private recreational earth dam completed in 1965. With a height of 30 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, the dam boasts a storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2 acres. Situated on the UP BINGAMON CK river, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts looking to engage in recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its primary purpose being recreation, the dam's hazard potential is currently listed as undetermined, with a condition assessment of "Not Rated." The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DWWM) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the dam has not been rated for risk assessment or emergency preparedness, its location in a picturesque setting makes it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
With a congressman representing the area, David B. McKinley (R), the Salerno Dam stands as a testament to both the recreational opportunities and the importance of proper maintenance and oversight of water resources. As water resource and climate enthusiasts flock to this scenic spot in Harrison, West Virginia, it serves as a reminder of the balance between enjoying nature's beauty and ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water infrastructure for future generations.
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 Salerno Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River At Enterprise | 197 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 741 cfs | → |
| West Fork River Near Mount Clare | 271 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley R At Tygart Dam Nr Grafton | 785 cfs | → |
| Three Fork Creek Nr Grafton | 151 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salerno Dam.
Boat launches
- Mon River Trail South Marion County
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
- Madison Street Buckhannon
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Snowy Creek
- Deep Creek Lake
- Broadford Lake
- Dry Fork
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Enter Otter Creek Wilderness To Exit Otter Creek Wilderness
- Glady Fork River To Otter Creek
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
Track Salerno 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 Salerno Dam
Where does the data for Salerno 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 Undetermined 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 Salerno Dam.