Burek Farm Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Burek Farm Pond, located in Short Creek, West Virginia, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock water, and as a small fish pond.
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Summary
Constructed in 1988, this private pond has a primary dam type of earth with a height of 28 feet and a storage capacity of 43 acre-feet. It is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The pond has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk in the event of a dam failure. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted with a frequency of 2 years. Emergency action plans are prepared for such scenarios, although it is unclear when they were last updated or if they meet current guidelines. Overall, Burek Farm Pond provides essential water resources for the surrounding area while also posing potential risks that require careful monitoring and management to ensure the safety of the community and environment.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 4263 cubic feet per second, Burek Farm Pond plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. While the pond's surface area and drainage area are not specified, its location near the No. Fk. Short Creek highlights its importance in controlling water flow and providing essential water for various uses. As a privately owned facility, Burek Farm Pond showcases the balance between water resource management and private ownership, with state regulations in place to oversee its operations and ensure its integrity for the community's benefit.
Year Completed |
1988 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
NO. FK. SHORT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
43 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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