Thomas Reservoir Dam dam
Thomas Reservoir Dam
Thomas Reservoir Dam, also known as Thomas Park Lake, is a vital water supply infrastructure owned by the local government in Tucker, West Virginia. Completed in 1937, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 26 feet and has a normal storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, providing essential water resources to the surrounding area. The dam is regulated by the state and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Located on the TR North Fork river, the Thomas Reservoir Dam serves as a crucial source of water for the community of Thomas, with a maximum storage capacity of 188 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential, the dam is designed to withstand potential risks and is assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in October 2015. Emergency action plans are in place, although details on their preparedness and adherence to guidelines are not specified in the data.
Managed by the West Virginia state agency and the Baltimore District, the Thomas Reservoir Dam plays a pivotal role in water resource management in the region. With its historical significance and ongoing efforts to maintain its safety and functionality, the dam serves as a key asset for sustainable water supply and climate resilience 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 Thomas Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mcmillan F Near Fort Pendleton | 2 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 74 cfs | → |
| N F South Br Potomac R At Cabins | 105 cfs | → |
| So. Branch Potomac River Nr Petersburg | 234 cfs | → |
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 23 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 144 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thomas Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Camp Site 6
- Camp Site 7
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Horseshoe Recreation And Campground Area
- Brian's Place
- Red Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Savage River Reservoir
Track Thomas Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Thomas Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Thomas Reservoir 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 Thomas Reservoir Dam.