Lost River #27 Dam dam
Lost River #27 Dam
Lost River #27 Dam, located in Hardy County, West Virginia, was completed in 1998 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Upper Cove Run. Designed by Gannett Fleming and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, this earth dam stands as a crucial structure in the region with a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2015.
With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and uncontrolled outlet gates, the dam poses a moderate risk level and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, the dam also provides recreational opportunities for the local community. Managed by the local government, Lost River #27 Dam serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between water resource management and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Lost River #27 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N F Shenandoah River At Mount Jackson | 68 cfs | → |
| So Fk South Branch Potomac R Nr Moorefield | 36 cfs | → |
| N F Shenandoah River At Cootes Store | 129 cfs | → |
| Smith Creek Near New Market | 18 cfs | → |
| Linville Creek At Broadway | 5 cfs | → |
| Waites Run Near Wardensville | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lost River #27 Dam.
Boat launches
- Kimsey Run Road Hardy County
- Bixlers Ferry Rd Page County
- Page County
- South Page Valley Road Page County
- Us 340 Business Page County
- Seekford Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Trout Pond
- Trout Pond Recreation Area
- Trout Pond Campground
- Wolf Gap
- Wolf Gap Recreation Area
- Camp Run Campground
Fishing spots
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- White Sulphur Pond
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Moody Boat Launch
- Batzell Boat Launch
Paddle runs
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- 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)
Track Lost River #27 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 Lost River #27 Dam
Where does the data for Lost River #27 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 Lost River #27 Dam.