Delbarton Slurry Impoundment dam
Delbarton Slurry Impoundment
Delbarton Slurry Impoundment, located in Mingo County, West Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam structure completed in 2004 with a primary purpose of "Other." This large impoundment has a dam height of 760 feet, making it a significant feature in the area. It has a storage capacity of 14,702 acre-feet and a surface area of 41 acres, with a drainage area of 0.23 square miles.
The impoundment is situated along Pigeon Creek and is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Mining and Reclamation. It is also subject to inspections by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. With a high hazard potential, it is crucial to monitor the condition of the dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, the impoundment serves as a key water resource in the region.
Delbarton Slurry Impoundment raises important concerns about the potential risks associated with large-scale earth dam structures, especially in a region prone to mining activities. The presence of a high hazard potential warrants continued monitoring and assessment to prevent any potential disasters. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the regulations, inspections, and emergency preparedness measures related to such impoundments is crucial for ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and the protection of surrounding ecosystems.
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 Delbarton Slurry Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tug Fork At Williamson | 359 cfs | → |
| Tug Fork At Kermit | 390 cfs | → |
| Guyandotte River At Logan | 271 cfs | → |
| Guyandotte River At Man | 968 cfs | → |
| Johns Creek Near Meta | 18 cfs | → |
| East Fork Twelvepole Creek Near Dunlow | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Delbarton Slurry Impoundment.
Boat launches
- Logan County
- Lick Creek Pike County
- Lick Creek Boat Dock
- Mudlick Branch Boat Ramp
- Bartram Branch Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Hatfield’S Hideout Riverfront Cabins And Campground
- Chief Logan State Park
- Cabwaylingo State Forest
- Grapevine - Fishtrap Lake
- German Bridge - Dewey Lake
- Guyandotte
Paddle runs
Track Delbarton Slurry Impoundment 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 Delbarton Slurry Impoundment
Where does the data for Delbarton Slurry Impoundment 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 Delbarton Slurry Impoundment.