South Fork No. 4 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

4 Dam, also known as Rodabaugh Run, is a key structure in Hardy, West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1965. This earth dam stands at a height of 116.7 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction along the Rodabaugh Run. With a maximum storage capacity of 2941 acre-feet and a normal storage of 181 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential disasters in the area.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management, South Fork No. 4 Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 46,840 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the structure has not been modified in recent years and is inspected every two years to ensure its integrity and safety for the surrounding community.

In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been last revised in 2018, and the risk management measures are in place to address any potential issues. With its strategic location and critical role in flood risk reduction, South Fork No. 4 Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

Year Completed

1965

Dam Length

860

Dam Height

116.7

River Or Stream

RODABAUGH RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

70

Hydraulic Height

104.7

Nid Storage

2941

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

117
       
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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.