Mill Run Ws Dam dam
Mill Run Ws Dam
Mill Run WS Dam, located in Grant, West Virginia, is a privately owned structure that serves as a crucial water supply source. With a height of 17 feet and a storage capacity of 106.7 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in providing water to the surrounding area. The dam's normal storage capacity is 88.4 acre-feet, and it covers a surface area of 10.12 acres.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the Mill Run WS Dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential but is currently in a satisfactory condition. The dam underwent its last inspection in May 2017, with inspections occurring every three years to ensure its safety and functionality. Although the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place, its risk assessment and management measures are yet to be determined.
Overall, the Mill Run WS Dam is a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region, providing essential water supply services. As a privately owned structure regulated by the state, the dam's condition is regularly assessed to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, the dam continues to play a crucial role in sustaining the water needs of the area.
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 Mill Run Ws Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 65 cfs | → |
| Mcmillan F Near Fort Pendleton | 2 cfs | → |
| Abram Creek At Oakmont | 18 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Kitzmiller | 557 cfs | → |
| Blackwater R Nr Davis | 132 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River Near Oakland | 76 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Run Ws Dam.
Campgrounds
- Abram’S Creek Retreat & Campground
- Wallman/Laurel Run - Potomac State Forest
- Lost Land Run - Potomac State Forest
- Camp Site 7
- Camp Site 6
- Robert W. Craig Memorial Campground
Fishing spots
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Broadford Lake
- Snowy Creek
- Savage River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Dry Fork
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
- Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
- High Ridge Run To Outskirts Of Hopeville
- Enter Dolly Sods Wilderness To Exit Dolly Sods Wilderness
Track Mill Run Ws 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 Mill Run Ws Dam
Where does the data for Mill Run Ws 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 Significant 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 Mill Run Ws Dam.