Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond dam
Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond
The Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond in West Virginia is a privately owned dam that serves various purposes, including water storage and recreation. Completed in 2012, this earth dam stands at a height of 28.33 feet and has a storage capacity of 38.5 acre-feet. Located on Wolf Run in Marshall County, this pond covers a surface area of 3.12 acres and is regulated by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Despite being categorized as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection was conducted in November 2012, with a frequency of every three years. The emergency action plan status and risk assessment information for this dam are currently unknown. With its proximity to the city of Rocklick and its function as a multipurpose reservoir, the Christopher Lower Pond plays a significant role in water resource management in the area.
Overall, the Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond provides essential water storage capabilities while also posing potential risks due to its high hazard potential. With its completion in 2012, this privately owned dam in West Virginia serves multiple purposes, including water storage and recreational opportunities. As a regulated structure under state jurisdiction, ongoing inspections and maintenance are crucial to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the continued functionality of the pond for years to come.
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 Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 82 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 56 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 39 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 84 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 43,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tenmile Creek At Jefferson | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond.
Boat launches
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Clarington Village Ramp
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
- Barkcamp State Park
Track Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond
Where does the data for Christopher Lower Multipurpose 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 Christopher Lower Multipurpose Pond.