Mike Ross #2 Dam dam
Mike Ross #2 Dam
Mike Ross #2 Dam, located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, stands as a significant structure with a height of 42 feet and a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Completed in 2011, this earth dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region. However, despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment is reported as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
The dam's location adjacent to Brushy Fork tributary adds to its importance in regulating water flow and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding. With a significant hazard potential, it is crucial for the private owner to prioritize regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate any risks associated with the dam. The dam's poor condition assessment further underscores the urgency of implementing necessary measures to address any structural concerns and improve its overall safety and resilience.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the proper management and maintenance of dams like Mike Ross #2 Dam become increasingly vital in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water systems. With its strategic location and storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community and environment from potential water-related hazards. It is essential for all stakeholders, including the private owner and relevant agencies, to work together to address the dam's condition and implement necessary upgrades to enhance its performance and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Mike Ross #2 Dam -- 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 | → |
| West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston | 31 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Alton | 91 cfs | → |
| W.F. River At Butcherville | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mike Ross #2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Madison Street Buckhannon
- Lewis County
- State Park Trail Lewis County
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Braxton County
Campgrounds
- Audra State Park
- Stonewall Jackson State Park
- Riffle Run Campground
- Bulltown
- Riffle Run
- Pegasus Farm Campground
Track Mike Ross #2 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 Mike Ross #2 Dam
Where does the data for Mike Ross #2 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 Significant 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 Mike Ross #2 Dam.