12th Street Intake Dam dam
12th Street Intake Dam
The 12th Street Intake Dam in Elkins, West Virginia, is a crucial structure for water supply purposes in the area. Owned by the local government and regulated by the state, this concrete dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a length of 217 feet. With a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 140 acre-feet, it serves to provide water to the surrounding community.
Situated on the Monongahela River within the Huntington District, the 12th Street Intake Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition as per the last inspection in April 2015. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, it is regularly inspected every 7 years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 172,160 square miles, this dam plays a vital role in water resource management in the region.
This dam is a testament to the importance of infrastructure in maintaining a reliable water supply for communities, especially in the face of changing climate patterns. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the role of structures like the 12th Street Intake Dam in ensuring the sustainability of our water sources and preparing for potential emergencies.
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 12th Street Intake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shavers Fork Below Bowden | 280 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River Near Dailey | 164 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Belington | 246 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork River At Audra | 82 cfs | → |
| Dry Fork At Hendricks | 824 cfs | → |
| Cheat River Near Parsons | 1,560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near 12th Street Intake Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pegasus Farm Campground
- Stuart Campground
- Stuart Day Use Area And Campground
- Bear Heaven Campground
- Casa Vitela
- Audra State Park
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
Track 12th Street Intake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About 12th Street Intake Dam
Where does the data for 12th Street Intake 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 Low 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 12th Street Intake Dam.