Hartland Dam dam
Hartland Dam
Located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the Hartland Dam stands as a vital water supply structure on the West Fork of the river. Completed in 1931, this dam boasts a height of 13.5 feet and a storage capacity of 276 acre-feet, serving as a key resource for the surrounding community. With the dam being state-regulated and inspected regularly by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, its hazard potential is classified as low, and its condition assessment deemed satisfactory as of May 2018.
Managed by the local government, Hartland Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water supply for the region, with a drainage area of 384 square miles. Despite its age, the dam has undergone modifications to meet safety standards, with the last inspection conducted in August 2013. The dam's emergency action plan is yet to be prepared, reflecting the ongoing efforts to enhance its risk management measures and ensure the safety of the residents in case of any potential emergencies.
With its strategic location and historical significance, Hartland Dam serves as a testament to the importance of water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As a part of the extensive network of dams in West Virginia, this structure continues to uphold its primary purpose of water supply, highlighting the critical role it plays in sustaining the environment and community 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 Hartland Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River Near Mount Clare | 271 cfs | → |
| West Fork River At Enterprise | 368 cfs | → |
| W.F. River At Butcherville | 79 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 847 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley R At Tygart Dam Nr Grafton | 787 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Philippi | 453 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hartland Dam.
Boat launches
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Madison Street Buckhannon
- Mon River Trail South Marion County
- Lewis County
- State Park Trail Lewis County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Hartland 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 Hartland Dam
Where does the data for Hartland 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 Low 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 Hartland Dam.