Bee Run Dam dam
Bee Run Dam
Bee Run Dam, also known as Wallback Dam, is a state-owned structure located in Roane County, West Virginia. Completed in 2005, this earth dam stands at a height of 70 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 475 acre-feet, it covers a surface area of 20 acres and is situated on the Bee Run river.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Bee Run Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential but is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2010. Regular inspections are conducted, with the most recent one in March 2018, to ensure its safety and structural integrity. Despite its hazard potential, the dam provides a vital contribution to the local community for recreational activities and water resource management.
With its location in the scenic city of Newton, Bee Run Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate advocates alike. The dam's importance extends beyond its recreational value, as it plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control efforts in the region. As a significant part of the state's infrastructure, Bee Run Dam continues to be a focal point for both residents and visitors, showcasing the intersection of human engineering with the natural environment.
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 Bee Run Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River At Clay | 11,200 cfs | → |
| Elk River At Queen Shoals | 762 cfs | → |
| Birch River At Herold | 11 cfs | → |
| W.Fork Little Kanawha River At Rocksdale | 15 cfs | → |
| Peters Creek Near Lockwood | 35 cfs | → |
| Gauley River Above Belva | 853 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bee Run Dam.
Boat launches
- State Street Gassaway
- Braxton County
- County Route 19/32 Nicholas County
- Heritage Farms Drive Nicholas County
- Battle Run Public Boat Launch
- Us 19;Wv 41 Summersville
Campgrounds
- Kittie Wilson
- Gauley River Wild & Woolly Primitive Campground
- Bee Run
- Cedar Creek State Park
- Flatwoods Koa
- Carnifex Ferry Cabins
Paddle runs
- The Cora Brown Bridge In Nicholas County To The Confluence With The Elk River In Braxton County
- Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
- Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam To Mason Branch
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- The Junction With Williams River To The Junction With Panther Creek
- Rabbit Run To Private Land .5 Mile From Richwood
Track Bee Run 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 Bee Run Dam
Where does the data for Bee Run 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 Bee Run Dam.