Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond, located in Marshall, West Virginia, is a privately owned dam completed in 2012 with a primary purpose of "Other".
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Summary
This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 27.13 feet and has a storage capacity of 28.12 acre-feet, providing crucial water resource management for the surrounding area. The pond is situated along Wolf Run and is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place to maintain its integrity.
With a surface area of 3.83 acres, Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond serves as a vital water source for the community of ROCKLICK, offering recreational opportunities and flood control benefits. Despite being classified as having a "High" hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated", indicating a need for further evaluation. The emergency action plan status and risk management measures for the pond are currently unspecified, highlighting areas for potential improvement in ensuring the safety and sustainability of this essential water infrastructure.
Managed by a private entity, Christopher Upper Multipurpose Pond plays a key role in water resource management in the region, serving as a multipurpose infrastructure for various uses. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and assess the condition of such structures to ensure their continued functionality and safety for both the community and the environment. The pond's location along Wolf Run and its high hazard potential underscore the significance of proper maintenance and oversight to mitigate risks and uphold the integrity of this essential water management system.
Year Completed |
2012 |
Dam Height |
27.13 |
River Or Stream |
WOLF RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.83 |
Nid Storage |
28.12 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
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