Lunice Creek No. 9 dam
Lunice Creek No. 9
Lunice Creek No. 9, located in Maysville, West Virginia, is a crucial flood risk reduction structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the state agency DWWM. This earth dam, standing at 87 feet high with a hydraulic height of 77 feet, was completed in 1967 and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the North Fork river. With a storage capacity of 545 acre-feet and a surface area of 6 acres, Lunice Creek No. 9 plays a significant role in mitigating the impact of potential flooding events in the region.
Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, Lunice Creek No. 9 has not been rated for condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2016. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in 2018, showcasing a commitment to preparedness and risk management. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, with a DSAC not yet assigned, further evaluation and maintenance measures may be necessary to ensure the continued safety and functionality of this important flood control structure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area will find Lunice Creek No. 9 to be a fascinating example of engineering and regulatory efforts to protect communities from the impacts of flooding.
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 Lunice Creek No. 9 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N F South Br Potomac R At Cabins | 91 cfs | → |
| So. Branch Potomac River Nr Petersburg | 208 cfs | → |
| Blackwater R Nr Davis | 132 cfs | → |
| Blackwater R At Davis | 74 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 65 cfs | → |
| Mcmillan F Near Fort Pendleton | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lunice Creek No. 9.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Red Creek Campground
- Camp Site 7
- Camp Site 6
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Jess Judy Group Campground
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Broadford Lake
- Snowy Creek
- Savage River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
Track Lunice Creek No. 9 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 Lunice Creek No. 9
Where does the data for Lunice Creek No. 9 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 Lunice Creek No. 9.