Warm Springs No. 7 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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Summary

7 is a local government-owned dam in West Virginia, designed by the USDA NRCS to serve the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along Warm Spring Run. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet with a hydraulic height of 33 feet and a length of 240 feet. It has a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 0.13 square miles.

With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2014, Warm Springs No. 7 is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water and Waste Management. Although the dam is uncontrolled with an uncontrolled spillway type, regular inspections take place every 2 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating a level 3 risk.

Located in Morgan County, West Virginia, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the area. Its importance lies in protecting the surrounding community and ensuring the proper management of water resources in the region, making it a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support.

Year Completed

1958

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

36

River Or Stream

WARM SPRING RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1

Hydraulic Height

33

Drainage Area

0.13

Nid Storage

28

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.