Forest Run No. 2 Dam dam
Forest Run No. 2 Dam
Forest Run No. 2 Dam, located in Gap Mills, West Virginia, stands at a height of 27 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. This earth dam, situated on the Forest Run tributary of Second Creek, has a storage capacity of 106.5 acre-feet. Despite its vital role in water resource management, the dam is reported to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in January 2016.
Owned privately, Forest Run No. 2 Dam is not regulated or inspected by the state authorities, raising concerns about its maintenance and safety standards. With an undetermined hazard potential, the dam's current risk management measures remain unknown, posing a potential threat to the surrounding area in the event of a breach. This highlights the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the safety and reliability of water infrastructure in the region.
While the dam's historical background and construction details are not specified in the data, its significance in providing irrigation and recreational opportunities underscores the need for proactive measures to address its poor condition. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for proper management and upkeep of dams like Forest Run No. 2 to safeguard against potential risks and ensure the sustainable use of water resources in the area.
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 Forest Run No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier River At Alderson | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Johns Creek At New Castle | 47 cfs | → |
| Potts Creek Near Covington | 107 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Hilldale | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Dunlap Creek Near Covington | 52 cfs | → |
| Catawba Creek Near Catawba | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Forest Run No. 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Island Park Road 461, Ronceverte
- New River Road Raleigh County
- Island Loop Trail Raleigh County
- Reservoir Road Hollins
- Whitethorne Road 5269, Montgomery County
Campgrounds
- Moncove Lake State Park
- Steel Bridge Campground
- White Rocks
- White Rocks Campground
- The Pines Campground
- Caldwell Fields Group Camping Area
Paddle runs
- Jefferson Nf Boundary Near Confluence With Nettle Hollow To Confluence With Laurel Branch
- Jefferson Nf Boundary (Above Cascades Fall) To Jefferson Nf Boundary (Below Cascades Fall)
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
- The U.S. Route 460 Bridge In Glen Lyn, Virginia To The Maximum Summer Pool Elevation Of Bluestone Lake, South Of Hinton, West Virginia
Track Forest Run No. 2 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 Forest Run No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for Forest Run No. 2 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 Forest Run No. 2 Dam.