Main North Holding Pond dam
Main North Holding Pond
Main North Holding Pond, located in Lumberport, West Virginia, is a privately owned water resource structure managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. This Earth-type dam stands at 55 feet in height and has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. With a high hazard potential, this pond serves a primary purpose of "Other," suggesting its role in supporting various water resource and climate-related activities in the region.
While specific details such as the year of completion and current condition assessment are not available, the Main North Holding Pond plays a critical role in water management within the region. Its location within the Huntington District and proximity to Congressional District 01 offers a glimpse into its importance in the local ecosystem. Despite lacking certain regulatory oversight and inspection protocols, its significance as a water resource structure cannot be understated, particularly in the context of climate change and the need for sustainable water management practices.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate change will find Main North Holding Pond to be a compelling subject for further study and exploration. Its unique characteristics, such as its high hazard potential and private ownership, provide valuable insights into the intricate network of water infrastructure in West Virginia. As discussions around water security and climate resilience continue to gain momentum, understanding the role of structures like Main North Holding Pond is essential for implementing effective and sustainable water resource management strategies in the face of a changing climate.
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 Main North Holding Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Fork River At Enterprise | 197 cfs | → |
| Buffalo Creek At Barrackville | 73 cfs | → |
| West Fork River Near Mount Clare | 271 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Colfax | 741 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 Main North Holding Pond.
Boat launches
- Mon River Trail South Marion County
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
- Beverly-Fairmont Pike Philippi
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
Fishing spots
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Snowy Creek
- Barnesville Reservoir Number Three
- Belmot Lake
- Belmont Lake
- Deep Creek Lake
Track Main North Holding Pond 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 Main North Holding Pond
Where does the data for Main North Holding 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 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 Main North Holding Pond.