Upper Grave No.7 dam
Upper Grave No.7
Upper Grave No.7 is a vital flood risk reduction structure located in Cameron, West Virginia, along the Grave Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 42 feet and a length of 242 feet, was completed in 1959 under the supervision of USDA NRCS. It is designed to store water and mitigate flooding in the surrounding area, offering protection to the local community and infrastructure. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, serving as a crucial asset in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DWWM) and inspected regularly for safety and functionality, Upper Grave No.7 has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition, with a high hazard potential due to its proximity to residential and commercial areas. In case of emergency, the dam has an uncontrolled spillway for excess water discharge. The structure also meets state regulatory standards, ensuring its effectiveness in flood control and risk management. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, efforts to enhance risk management measures and emergency response plans are continuously evaluated to safeguard the local community and environment.
Beyond its practical function, Upper Grave No.7 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of federal and state agencies in safeguarding water resources and managing climate-related risks. Through the coordination of the USDA NRCS and DWWM, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure piece in the region's water management system, contributing to the resilience of the community in the face of changing climate patterns. As a well-maintained and regulated structure, Upper Grave No.7 exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in ensuring water resource sustainability and climate adaptation for future generations.
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 Upper Grave No.7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 66 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 60 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 39 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 30,700 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 29 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 82 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Upper Grave No.7.
Boat launches
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Clarington Village Ramp
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
- West Adams Street Paden City
Track Upper Grave No.7 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 Upper Grave No.7
Where does the data for Upper Grave No.7 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 Upper Grave No.7.