Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond dam
Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond
The Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond, located in Shinnston, West Virginia, serves as a crucial debris control system along Pigotts Run. Owned by a public utility company, this sediment pond is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to ensure proper maintenance and operation. With a primary purpose of debris control, the pond plays a significant role in protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards.
Although specific details such as dam height and volume are not provided, the pond's condition assessment in 2015 reported it as satisfactory with a significant hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure the pond's structural integrity and functionality. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) may be prepared to guide response efforts and protect nearby communities.
Overall, the Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond is a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the area. With its strategic location and state-regulated status, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of Pigotts Run and the surrounding environment. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the pond's impact on debris control and hazard mitigation efforts in the region.
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 Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River At Enterprise | 197 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 741 cfs | → |
| West Fork River Near Mount Clare | 271 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley R At Tygart Dam Nr Grafton | 785 cfs | → |
| Three Fork Creek Nr Grafton | 151 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond.
Boat launches
- Mon River Trail South Marion County
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Madison Street Buckhannon
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Snowy Creek
- Deep Creek Lake
- Broadford Lake
- Dry Fork
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
Track Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond
Where does the data for Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond 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 Harrison Power Station Sediment Pond.