Hutchinson Farm Pond dam
Hutchinson Farm Pond
Hutchinson Farm Pond, also known as Hutchinson Lake, is a private water resource located in Cottageville, West Virginia. This Earth type dam was completed in 1966 and serves multiple purposes including fire protection and providing a habitat for small fish. With a dam height of 18 feet and a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, the pond covers an area of 1 square acre and is fed by Mill Creek.
Managed by the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Hutchinson Farm Pond has a spillway width of 0 feet and a hazard potential that is currently undetermined. Despite not being state regulated or inspected, the condition of the pond is not rated and the last inspection was conducted in 1998. While there are no associated structures or locks, the pond offers important resource benefits to the local community and wildlife in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hutchinson Farm Pond represents a unique ecosystem that provides both practical and recreational value. Its history, design, and purpose make it an interesting case study in water management and conservation efforts. As an essential source of water for fire protection and a sanctuary for small fish, this private pond serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and utilizing natural resources responsibly.
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 Hutchinson Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shade River Near Chester Oh | 41 cfs | → |
| Pocatalico River At Sissonville | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Kanawha River At Palestine | 471 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek At Hurricane | 2 cfs | → |
| W.Fork Little Kanawha River At Rocksdale | 21 cfs | → |
| Kanawha River At Charleston | 6,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hutchinson Farm Pond.
Track Hutchinson Farm 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 Hutchinson Farm Pond
Where does the data for Hutchinson Farm 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 Undetermined 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 Hutchinson Farm Pond.