Lunice Creek No. 10 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lunice Creek No.


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Summary

10, located in Maysville, West Virginia, is a critical flood risk reduction infrastructure managed by the local government with design support from USDA NRCS. This earth dam, completed in 1970, stands at a height of 87 feet along Saltblock Run, providing a storage capacity of 545 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Lunice Creek No. 10 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential inundation events.

Despite its high hazard potential, Lunice Creek No. 10 has not been rated for its condition assessment, reflecting a need for further evaluation and potential maintenance. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, with inspection frequency set at every two years. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), there is room for improvement in risk management measures to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lunice Creek No. 10 offers a fascinating case study in flood risk reduction and the ongoing challenges of managing and maintaining critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

1760

Dam Height

87

River Or Stream

SALTBLOCK RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Hydraulic Height

85

Nid Storage

545

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

87
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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