Lakewood Dam dam
Lakewood Dam
Lakewood Dam, also known as Death Valley, is a privately owned structure located in Patterson Creek, West Virginia. Completed in 1990, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 74 feet and has a length of 325 feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreational activities, with a normal storage capacity of 913 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1462 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Death Valley stream and is regulated by the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management.
Despite being in fair condition according to a 2014 assessment, Lakewood Dam has a high hazard potential. The dam has a drainage area of 1.45 square miles and covers a surface area of 11 acres. It is inspected every two years, with the last assessment conducted in April 2014. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in June 2017. With its picturesque location and recreational opportunities, Lakewood Dam serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the Mineral County region of West Virginia.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lakewood Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Potomac River Near Cumberland | 420 cfs | → |
| Wills Creek Near Cumberland | 72 cfs | → |
| South Branch Potomac River Near Springfield | 241 cfs | → |
| Patterson Creek Near Headsville | 22 cfs | → |
| Town Creek Near Oldtown | 27 cfs | → |
| Potomac River At Paw Paw | 791 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakewood Dam.
Boat launches
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Allegany County
- Springfield Pike Hampshire County
- Gordon Lake Boat Access
- Koon Lake Boat Access
- Bonds Landing Road Allegany County
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Trail Little Orleans
Campgrounds
- Irons Mountain Hiker Biker Campsite
- Iron Mountain Campsite
- Spring Gap - C And O Canal National Park
- Spring Gap
- Spring Gap Campsite
- Evitts Creek Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Begins South Of Largent To The Confluence With The Potomac At Great Cacapon
- Capon Bridge To Ends Just South Of Largent
- Begins Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River To Wardensville
- Wardensville To The Town Of Capon Bridge
- The West Virginia 259 Bridge South Of Wardensville To Ends Where The Lost River Becomes The Cacapon River
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Track Lakewood Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakewood Dam
Where does the data for Lakewood Dam 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 Lakewood Dam.