Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility dam
Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility
The Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility in Gilboa, West Virginia, is a private tailings dam with a height of 213 feet and a length of 1000 feet. Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this facility has a high hazard potential and is not regulated by the state. Despite its significant size and capacity of 837 acre-feet, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, raising concerns about its structural integrity and potential environmental impact.
Located in Nicholas County, this Earth dam poses a risk to the surrounding area in the event of a failure, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. With no state jurisdiction or permitting in place, the responsibility for ensuring the safety of the Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility falls primarily on the owner. Given its proximity to water resources and the potential for downstream impacts, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor developments at this site and advocate for proper regulation and oversight to prevent any adverse effects on the environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility's status and potential risks is crucial for understanding its impact on local waterways and communities. With a lack of available information on its condition assessment, emergency action plan, and risk management measures, there is a pressing need for greater transparency and accountability in ensuring the safety and security of this large-scale tailings dam. By advocating for regulatory oversight and regular inspections, concerned individuals can help mitigate the potential hazards associated with this facility and protect the surrounding environment from any harmful consequences of its operation.
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 Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Peters Creek Near Lockwood | 41 cfs | → |
| Meadow River At Nallen | 606 cfs | → |
| Gauley River Near Craigsville | 1,250 cfs | → |
| Gauley River Above Belva | 2,600 cfs | → |
| Elk River At Clay | 11,200 cfs | → |
| Kanawha River At Kanawha Falls | 7,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility.
Boat launches
- County Route 19/32 Nicholas County
- Us 19;Wv 41 Summersville
- Heritage Farms Drive Nicholas County
- Battle Run Public Boat Launch
- Persinger Ford Road Nicholas County
- Fayette Station Road Fayetteville
Campgrounds
- Mountain Lake Campground
- Battle Run Campground
- Battle Run
- Carnifex Ferry Cabins
- Gauley River Wild & Woolly Primitive Campground
- Ray's Campground
Paddle runs
- 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 Cora Brown Bridge In Nicholas County To The Confluence With The Elk River In Braxton County
- Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
- Rabbit Run To Private Land .5 Mile From Richwood
Track Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility in the Snoflo app
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About Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility
Where does the data for Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility 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 Rockcamp Branch Refuse Disposal Facility.