West Virginia Pulp Dam B dam
West Virginia Pulp Dam B
West Virginia Pulp Dam B is a privately owned earth dam located in Alleghany, Virginia, with a height of 38.5 feet and a storage capacity of 292.29 acre-feet. This dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia and is designated as having an undetermined hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated." Despite its lack of recent inspection data, the dam is reported to have state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place.
Situated in Congressional District 09 of Virginia, West Virginia Pulp Dam B serves a primary purpose that is unspecified, with no associated dam length or volume data available. Although the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are not provided, its location and capacity suggest potential implications for water resource management and climate resilience in the region. With its proximity to the USACEDistrict of Huntington and the presence of state jurisdiction and regulation, the dam's role in the local ecosystem and watershed dynamics may be significant.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the specifics of West Virginia Pulp Dam B's design, construction, and management offer intriguing insights into the intersection of infrastructure development and environmental stewardship. The dam's condition, hazard potential, and emergency preparedness raise questions about its overall safety and resilience in the face of changing climate patterns and potential hydrological risks. Further investigation into the dam's operational history, maintenance practices, and future monitoring efforts could provide valuable lessons for sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 West Virginia Pulp Dam B -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson River Bl Dunlap Creek At Covington | 452 cfs | → |
| Dunlap Creek Near Covington | 52 cfs | → |
| Potts Creek Near Covington | 107 cfs | → |
| Jackson River Bl Gathright Dam Nr Hot Spgs | 401 cfs | → |
| Craig Creek At Parr | 141 cfs | → |
| James River At Lick Run | 1,100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near West Virginia Pulp Dam B.
Boat launches
- Jackson River Canoe Access Points
- Botetourt Road Botetourt County
- Douthat State Park Road Bath County
- Lake Sherwood Road Greenbrier County
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access Point
Campgrounds
- Morris Hill Campground
- Greenwood Point Campground
- Serenity
- Bolar Mountain
- Mcclintic Point Campground
- Bolar Mountain Campground
Paddle runs
- Segment D--Gathright Dam To State Route 687 Bridge At Clearwater Park
- Segment A--Route 42 Bridge To Confluence With Jackson River
- Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge
- Segment A--State Route 39 At Blowing Springs Campground To Lake Moomaw
- Segment C--Southern Boundary Hidden Valley Tract To Mcclintic Bridge
- Segment B--Northern Boundary, Hidden Valley Tract To Southern Boundary Of Hidden Valley Tract
Track West Virginia Pulp Dam B in the Snoflo app
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About West Virginia Pulp Dam B
Where does the data for West Virginia Pulp Dam B 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 Undetermined 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
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