Pond Run #1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pond Run #1, also known as Mcdonough Park Dam, is a crucial structure located in Wood, West Virginia, owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 31.9 feet and was completed in 1977 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Pond Run of Ohio River. With a storage capacity of 667 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.88 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pond Run #1 has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a fair condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 10,063 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been modified in recent years and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. With its strategic location and design, Pond Run #1 serves as a vital component in the water resource infrastructure of the area, protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.

Encompassing 49 acres of surface area, this dam is a key feature in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region, with the potential to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and protect the local population. As part of the state-regulated infrastructure, Pond Run #1 operates under the oversight of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to safeguard its functionality and effectiveness. The dam's importance in water resource management and climate resilience makes it a focal point for enthusiasts and stakeholders interested in sustainable infrastructure development and emergency preparedness in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1977

Dam Length

648

Dam Height

31.9

River Or Stream

POND RUN OF OHIO RIVER

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

49

Hydraulic Height

29.9

Drainage Area

1.88

Nid Storage

667

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

32
       
Seasonal Comparison

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Pond Run #1Duck Creek below Whipple OH Preview Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh
38.6cfs
39cfs
Pond Run #1Muskingum River at Beverly OH Preview Muskingum River At Beverly Oh
2860.0cfs
2860cfs
Pond Run #1LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER AT PALESTINE Preview Little Kanawha River At Palestine
1100.0cfs
1100cfs
Pond Run #1East Fork Duck Creek near Harrietsville OH Preview East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh
11.2cfs
11cfs
Pond Run #1West Fork Duck Creek at Macksburg OH Preview West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh
14.1cfs
14cfs
Pond Run #1Little Muskingum River at Bloomfield OH Preview Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh
23.0cfs
23cfs

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. 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

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, 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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