New Lumberport Dam Dam
New Lumberport Dam
Nestled in the picturesque town of Lumberport, West Virginia, the New Lumberport Dam stands as a testament to both engineering prowess and natural beauty. Completed in 1981, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing the local community with a serene reservoir for various water activities. However, recent assessments have shown that the dam is in poor condition with a high hazard potential, raising concerns among water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the New Lumberport Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure public safety. Despite its critical role in providing recreational opportunities, the dam's condition assessment and hazard potential underscore the need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential threats. The dam's proximity to the Huntington District and its high hazard potential necessitate a comprehensive approach to address any vulnerabilities and ensure the safety of surrounding communities.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor the New Lumberport Dam, there is a growing emphasis on the importance of maintaining infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. With a focus on risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance, stakeholders are working together to safeguard this vital water resource and preserve its recreational value for future generations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around New Lumberport Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River At Enterprise | 226 cfs | → |
| West Fork River Near Mount Clare | 271 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 69 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley R At Tygart Dam Nr Grafton | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Three Fork Creek Nr Grafton | 102 cfs | → |
About New Lumberport Dam
Where does the data for New Lumberport 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 below 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.
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.