Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam dam
Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam
Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam, also known as Pickles Fork, is a flood risk reduction structure located in Burnsville, West Virginia. Constructed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 444 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential water-related disasters.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam is regularly inspected and maintained to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, with a moderate risk rating. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in 2017, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness and risk management.
Located within the Pittsburgh District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam on Pickles Fork serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. Its strategic design and maintenance demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding the community from potential flooding events, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource and climate management practices.
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 Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| L Kanawha River Nr Wildcat | 26 cfs | → |
| Elk River Below Webster Springs | 175 cfs | → |
| Birch River At Herold | 11 cfs | → |
| West Fork R Bl Stonewall Jackson Dam Nr Weston | 20 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Alton | 47 cfs | → |
| W.F. River At Butcherville | 58 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- The Cora Brown Bridge In Nicholas County To The Confluence With The Elk River In Braxton County
- The Junction With Williams River To The Junction With Panther Creek
- Three Forks To Spice Run
- The U.S. Forest Service Cranberry Campground To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- National Forest Land To Tea Creek
- Tea Creek To Three Forks
Track Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam
Where does the data for Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam 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 Salt Lick Creek No. 6 Dam.