Edgell Amd Impoundment Reservoir Report
Nearby: Salerno Dam Main North Holding Pond
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Edgell Amd Impoundment in Lumberport, West Virginia, stands as a private water resource managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
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Summary
This earth dam structure boasts a height of 64 feet and a length of 340 feet, with a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet. Although the exact year of completion remains unknown, its purpose extends beyond typical water storage, categorized simply as "Other."
Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment for Edgell Amd Impoundment is currently labeled as "Not Available," leaving questions about its current safety measures unanswered. With no state regulation or inspection in place, the impoundment's risk management and emergency preparedness status also remains unclear. While its location in Harrison County, West Virginia, may attract climate and water resource enthusiasts, the lack of detailed information on its operational and safety aspects poses a challenge for those interested in the impoundment's environmental impact and future resilience.
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
64 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
230 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
64 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
West Fork River At Enterprise
|
398cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Barrackville
|
25cfs |
Tygart Valley River At Colfax
|
1380cfs |
West Fork River Near Mount Clare
|
271cfs |
Tygart Valley R At Tygart Dam Nr Grafton
|
1320cfs |
Three Fork Creek Nr Grafton
|
63cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Edgell Amd Impoundment
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