Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond dam
Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond
Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond, located in Whiteley Township, Greene, Pennsylvania, is a privately owned earth dam structure that stands at a towering height of 370 feet. This dam, designed primarily for purposes other than flood control, holds a significant storage capacity of 3815.3 acre-feet of water. The dam is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and is subject to regular inspections by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, highlighting its importance in maintaining safety and environmental standards.
The high hazard potential of Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond warrants continuous monitoring and risk assessment, with a current condition assessment of "satisfactory." The dam's spillway type is noted as uncontrolled, suggesting the need for careful management of water discharge during periods of high precipitation. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam has not been modified in recent years, underscoring the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential risks associated with this critical water resource infrastructure in the region.
With its location along TR Whiteley Creek and its significant storage capacity, Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond serves as a vital component of water resource management in the area. Its condition, hazard potential, and risk assessment underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions and water resource demands.
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. 2 Slurry Pond -- 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. 2 Slurry Pond.
Boat launches
- New Geneva
- Glassworks
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Rice's Landing
- 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. 2 Slurry Pond 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. 2 Slurry Pond
Where does the data for Cumberland No. 2 Slurry Pond 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. 2 Slurry Pond.