Elkwater Fork Ws Dam dam
Elkwater Fork Ws Dam
Elkwater Fork WS Dam, located in Huttonsville, West Virginia, is a concrete dam primarily designed for water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 123 feet with a length of 674 feet, this multi-arch structure was completed in 2009 and has a storage capacity of 3,134 acre-feet. The dam, managed by the local government and regulated by the state's Department of Environmental Protection, is crucial for maintaining water supply in the region.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, Elkwater Fork WS Dam poses moderate risks that are actively managed by the responsible authorities. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway type and outlet gates ensure adequate water flow control in case of emergencies. The dam's last inspection in June 2016 revealed no significant issues, and its emergency action plan is up to date, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the safety and functionality of this vital water infrastructure for the community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel of Elkwater Fork WS Dam and the essential role it plays in ensuring water availability in the region.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Elkwater Fork Ws Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shavers Fork Nr Cheat Bridge | 461 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Durbin | 568 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Alton | 91 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River Near Dailey | 164 cfs | → |
| Elk River Below Webster Springs | 183 cfs | → |
| Sand Run Near Buckhannon | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elkwater Fork Ws Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Kumbrabow State Forest
- Stonecoal Dispersed Camping
- East Fork Campground
- Holly River State Park
- Middle Mountain Cabins
- Williams River Sites
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
Track Elkwater Fork Ws Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elkwater Fork Ws Dam
Where does the data for Elkwater Fork Ws 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 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 Elkwater Fork Ws Dam.