Little Broad Run #6 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Little Broad Run #6 Dam, located in Mason, West Virginia, is a privately owned dam regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
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Summary
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, this dam serves an important role in water resource management in the area. Although the dam's primary purpose and specific design details are not provided in the data, its presence is crucial for ensuring water supply and flood control in the region.
Despite lacking information on the dam's height, volume, and other technical specifications, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last inspection conducted in April 2013. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in May 2017, indicating a commitment to preparedness and safety measures. With a designated emergency contact and a history of meeting regulatory guidelines, Little Broad Run #6 Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding community from potential risks and ensuring the resilience of water resources in the area.
Managed by a private entity and situated within the Huntington District, this dam is an essential infrastructure for water management in the region. With its location in a high-risk area and a history of satisfactory condition assessments, Little Broad Run #6 Dam highlights the importance of robust maintenance and emergency preparedness to mitigate potential hazards and safeguard water resources for future generations.
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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.
Little Broad Run #6 Dam