Hall's Farm Pond dam
Hall's Farm Pond
Hall's Farm Pond in Buckhannon, West Virginia, is a private water resource managed for recreational purposes. The earth dam, completed in 1959, stands at 30 feet high and has a storage capacity of 184 acre-feet. The pond covers 9 acres and is situated near the Sand Run stream, presenting a high hazard potential with fair condition assessment.
The state-regulated pond undergoes inspections every 2 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2014. Despite its high hazard potential, Hall's Farm Pond is a popular spot for recreation enthusiasts, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. Located in Upshur County, this water resource is a vital component of the local ecosystem and plays a significant role in the community's recreational activities.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Hall's Farm Pond is an essential water resource in the region. With its historical significance dating back to the late 1950s, the pond continues to provide a sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts and serves as a valuable asset for climate and water resource enthusiasts alike.
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 Hall's Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Run Near Buckhannon | 8 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Hall | 171 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork River At Audra | 82 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Alton | 91 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Belington | 246 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Philippi | 453 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hall's Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Madison Street Buckhannon
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Lewis County
- State Park Trail Lewis County
- Braxton County
Campgrounds
- Audra State Park
- Pegasus Farm Campground
- Stonewall Jackson State Park
- Kumbrabow State Forest
- Stuart Campground
- Stuart Day Use Area And Campground
Track Hall's Farm Pond 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 Hall's Farm Pond
Where does the data for Hall's Farm Pond 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 Hall's Farm Pond.