Little Broad Run #7 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Little Broad Run #7 Dam, located in Mason, West Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the state with inspections and enforcement conducted by the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Summary
While specific details about the dam's height, volume, and completion year are not provided, it is noted that the dam has a normal storage capacity of 0, indicating its importance in managing water resources in the area. The dam has a spillway width of 0 and is categorized as having a high hazard potential, although its condition is assessed as satisfactory as of June 2011.
Despite the lack of detailed information on the dam's physical attributes, its significance in water resource management and hazard mitigation is evident. The dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in April 2013, and has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) that was last revised in May 2017. While there are no specifics on the EAP's compliance with guidelines or the preparation of inundation maps, the dam's satisfactory condition assessment and risk management measures indicate a commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of the structure.
Overall, Little Broad Run #7 Dam serves as a crucial component of water resource infrastructure in West Virginia, playing a vital role in flood control and water storage. Its regulatory oversight, regular inspections, and emergency preparedness measures highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the resilience of the local water supply in the face of changing climate conditions.
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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.
Little Broad Run #7 Dam