New Creek No. 14 Dam dam
New Creek No. 14 Dam
New Creek No. 14 Dam, also known as Keyser Water Supply Dam, is a vital structure located in Laurel Dale, West Virginia, along Linton Creek. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam stands at a towering height of 110 feet and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction while also contributing to water supply management. With a storage capacity of 2422 acre-feet and a surface area of 40 acres, it plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential flooding events.
This impressive dam, regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, boasts a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in satisfactory condition following a recent evaluation in March 2013. The dam's emergency action plan is up to date, ensuring that necessary guidelines are in place for effective risk management in case of emergencies. Despite its age, New Creek No. 14 Dam continues to be a critical infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region, showcasing the enduring legacy of its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
As a key component of the local government's flood risk reduction strategy, New Creek No. 14 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure development. With its capacity to store over 2400 acre-feet of water and its strategic location along Linton Creek, this dam not only helps mitigate flood risks but also supports water supply needs in the area. Moving forward, continued monitoring and maintenance efforts will be essential to ensure the long-term effectiveness and safety of this vital structure for the community and the environment.
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 New Creek No. 14 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 17 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 100 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 60 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Barnum | 244 cfs | → |
| Mcmillan F Near Fort Pendleton | 2 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Luke | 309 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near New Creek No. 14 Dam.
Boat launches
- Mount Zion Road Garrett County
- Blue Trail Garrett County
- Kimsey Run Road Hardy County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
Campgrounds
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest
- Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground
- Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest
- Robert W. Craig - Jennings Randolph Lake
- Camp Site 7
Fishing spots
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Broadford Lake
- Savage River Reservoir
- Snowy Creek
- Deep Creek Lake
- Georges Creek
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
- Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
- High Ridge Run To Outskirts Of Hopeville
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
- Shreve Store To Big Bend Campground
Track New Creek No. 14 Dam 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 New Creek No. 14 Dam
Where does the data for New Creek No. 14 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 New Creek No. 14 Dam.