Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment dam
Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment
Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment, located in Fairview, West Virginia, is a privately owned tailings dam with a primary purpose of storing tailings. This earth dam stands at a height of 83 feet and has a length of 600 feet, providing a storage capacity of 714 acre-feet. Despite not being regulated by the state, the Mine Safety and Health Administration conducts inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. The dam has a high hazard potential, although the condition assessment is currently not available.
The impoundment poses a notable risk due to its high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. While the exact year of completion and other details such as surface area and drainage area are not provided, its location in Monongalia County, West Virginia, highlights its significance in the region's water resource and climate landscape. Given its critical role in storing tailings, it is essential for all stakeholders to stay informed about the dam's condition and any potential risks it may pose to the surrounding environment and communities.
In light of the data available, including the lack of state regulation and the high hazard potential of Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment, water resource and climate enthusiasts should closely monitor developments related to the dam. Understanding the dam's structural integrity, inspection frequency, and emergency preparedness can help mitigate risks and ensure the safety of nearby residents and ecosystems. Collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and the community is vital to address any concerns and implement effective risk management measures to safeguard the impoundment and surrounding areas.
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 Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
| West Fork River At Enterprise | 197 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 741 cfs | → |
| Deckers Creek At Morgantown | 48 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 76 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment.
Boat launches
- Mon River Trail South Marion County
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
- Point Marion
- New Geneva
- Glassworks
Campgrounds
- Mason - Dixon Historical Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Tygart Lake State Park
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Snowy Creek
- Belmot Lake
- Belmont Lake
- Deep Creek Lake
- Barnesville Reservoir Number Three
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Enter Otter Creek Wilderness To Exit Otter Creek Wilderness
Track Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment 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 Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment
Where does the data for Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment 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 Harvey Run No. 2 Slurry Impoundment.