South Fork No. 2 Dam dam
South Fork No. 2 Dam
South Fork No. 2 Dam, also known as Stump Run Dam, is a key flood risk reduction structure located in Moorefield, Hardy County, West Virginia. Constructed in 1962 and designed by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at an impressive height of 123.1 feet, with a hydraulic height of 107.1 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a storage capacity of 1,447 acre-feet and a normal storage of 58 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 690 feet and has a surface area of 39.9 acres, providing essential protection to the surrounding area.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Waste Management, South Fork No. 2 Dam has a high hazard potential and is considered to be in fair condition as of its last assessment in 2014. With a moderate risk rating of 3, the dam has been inspected every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, it has not undergone significant modifications since its completion, highlighting its reliability in mitigating flood risks in the region.
South Fork No. 2 Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential flooding events and is a vital component of the local water resource management efforts. With its strategic location on Stump Run and its solid construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk reduction infrastructure in West Virginia. The ongoing monitoring and maintenance of South Fork No. 2 Dam ensure that it continues to serve its critical function and safeguard the surrounding area from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 South Fork No. 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| So Fk South Branch Potomac R Nr Moorefield | 36 cfs | → |
| So. Branch Potomac River Nr Petersburg | 182 cfs | → |
| N F South Br Potomac R At Cabins | 66 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store | 129 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson | 68 cfs | → |
| So Fk So Br Potomac R At Brandywine | 10 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near South Fork No. 2 Dam.
Campgrounds
- Camp Run Campground
- Jess Judy Group Campground
- Trout Pond
- Trout Pond Recreation Area
- Trout Pond Campground
- Wolf Gap
Fishing spots
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Dry Fork
- White Sulphur Pond
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
Paddle runs
- Jake Hill Road Bridge To Shreve Store
- Shreve Store To Big Bend Campground
- Big Bend Campground To Canyon Exit (Just Prior To Confluence With North Branch)
- High Ridge Run To Outskirts Of Hopeville
- Canyon Exit To Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks Nra Boundary
- Perennial Stream At Forks To Dolly Sods Wilderness Boundary
Track South Fork No. 2 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 South Fork No. 2 Dam
Where does the data for South Fork No. 2 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 South Fork No. 2 Dam.