Brushy Fork Impoundment dam
Brushy Fork Impoundment
Brushy Fork Impoundment in Greenbrier, West Virginia is a privately owned dam completed in 1996 for the primary purpose of storing tailings. The dam stands at a height of 605 feet and has a length of 2800 feet, with a storage capacity of 34,582 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and is subject to state inspections and enforcement.
Located on the Brushy Fork stream, this dam poses a high hazard potential and is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment. While the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan or inundation maps, it is still crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor its status and implications on the surrounding area. With a drainage area of 0.97 square miles and a maximum discharge of 113 cubic feet per second, the Brushy Fork Impoundment plays a significant role in water management in the region.
Despite its high hazard potential, the Brushy Fork Impoundment remains a critical structure for tailings storage and water management in Greenbrier, West Virginia. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to track its condition and regulatory oversight, it is essential to stay informed about any potential risks or management measures associated with this privately owned dam. The dam's significance in the region's water infrastructure underscores the importance of monitoring and understanding its impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
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 Brushy Fork Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier River At Alderson | 786 cfs | → |
| Meadow River At Nallen | 150 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Hilldale | 736 cfs | → |
| Cranberry River Near Richwood | 63 cfs | → |
| Gauley River Near Craigsville | 491 cfs | → |
| Dunlap Creek Near Covington | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brushy Fork Impoundment.
Boat launches
- Island Park Road 461, Ronceverte
- Summit Lake Trail No 201 Greenbrier County
- Island Loop Trail Raleigh County
- Clayton-Judson Road Summers County
- New River Road Raleigh County
Campgrounds
- Blue Bend
- Blue Bend Campground
- Blue Bend Recreation Area And Campground
- Riverside - Watoga State Park
- Moncove Lake State Park
- Babcock State Park
Paddle runs
- Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
- Darnell Run To Rabbit Run
- Rabbit Run To Private Land .5 Mile From Richwood
- The Headwaters To The U.S. Forest Service Cranberry Campground
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
Track Brushy Fork 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 Brushy Fork Impoundment
Where does the data for Brushy Fork 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 Brushy Fork Impoundment.