Warm Springs No. 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

2 is a vital earth dam located in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1956. This flood risk reduction structure on Warm Spring Run stands at 36 feet high with a hydraulic height of 34 feet and a length of 350 feet. With a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, it serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, ensuring the safety of the surrounding area.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Warm Springs No. 2 is inspected regularly to maintain its satisfactory condition. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a manageable level of risk. The presence of uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the structure's continued effectiveness in protecting the community.

Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Warm Springs No. 2 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the region from potential flooding events. With its strategic location and design, this earth dam serves as a key piece of infrastructure in the area's water resource and climate resilience efforts. As climate change continues to pose challenges, structures like Warm Springs No. 2 will be essential in mitigating risks and ensuring the safety and security of the local population.

Year Completed

1956

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

WARM SPRING RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

34

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

37

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

36
       
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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. 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

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, 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.