New Creek Dam No.16 dam
New Creek Dam No.16
New Creek Dam No.16, also known as Thunderhill Run, is a local government-owned structure in Mineral, West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS. Constructed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 101 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Thunderhill Run. With a storage capacity of 329 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, New Creek Dam No.16 is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Its hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment is deemed satisfactory. Although the dam has a moderate risk level, it meets regulatory guidelines and has emergency action plans in place to mitigate any potential risks to the community. As a key component in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
With its critical role in flood mitigation and protection of the surrounding area, New Creek Dam No.16 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government agencies and the USDA NRCS. As climate change continues to impact water resources and increase the frequency of extreme weather events, the maintenance and monitoring of structures like this dam are essential in safeguarding communities and infrastructure. By staying vigilant and proactive in risk management and emergency preparedness, stakeholders can ensure the continued effectiveness of New Creek Dam No.16 in mitigating flood risks and promoting resilience in the face of changing climate 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 New Creek Dam No.16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River At Luke | 3,810 cfs | → |
| Georges Creek At Franklin | 244 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Barnum | 2,780 cfs | → |
| Savage Riv Bl Savage Riv Dam Near Bloomington | 779 cfs | → |
| Crabtree Creek Near Swanton | 154 cfs | → |
| Patterson Creek Near Headsville | 472 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Creek Dam No.16.
Boat launches
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Blue Trail Garrett County
- South Access`
- North Access
Campgrounds
- Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground
- Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake
- Big Run State Park
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Savage River State Forest Dispersed
- New Germany State Park Campground
Fishing spots
- Savage River Reservoir
- Georges Creek
- Dans Mountain Pond
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Sand Spring Run
- North Branch Potomac River
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- 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
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
Track New Creek Dam No.16 in the Snoflo app
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About New Creek Dam No.16
Where does the data for New Creek Dam No.16 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 High 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 New Creek Dam No.16.