Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 dam
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1
Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 is a privately owned Earth type dam located in Whiteley Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1984, this dam has a height of 380 feet and a length of 4100 feet, with a storage capacity of 1401 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is listed as 'Other,' and it is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Situated along the TR Whiteley Creek, Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 poses a high hazard potential but has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition. The last inspection took place in October 2019, with a frequency of once per year. While the dam meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor any potential risks or management measures associated with this structure.
As part of the Mine Safety and Health Administration's regulatory oversight, Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 serves as a critical structure in the region's water resource management. With its significant storage capacity and location in an environmentally sensitive area, maintaining the safety and integrity of this dam is crucial for ensuring the protection of surrounding communities and the TR Whiteley Creek watershed.
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 Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 24 cfs | → |
| Dunkard Creek At Shannopin | 74 cfs | → |
| Monongahela River Near Masontown | 2,120 cfs | → |
| Deckers Creek At Morgantown | 27 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
| Redstone Creek At Waltersburg | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1.
Boat launches
- New Geneva
- Glassworks
- Rice's Landing
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
- Point Marion
Campgrounds
- Mason - Dixon Historical Park
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Tall Oaks Campground
Fishing spots
Track Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 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 Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1
Where does the data for Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1 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 Cumberland No. 1 Slurry Pond 1.