Pike Island Locks And Dam dam
Pike Island Locks And Dam
Pike Island Locks and Dam, located on the Ohio River in West Virginia, is a gravity dam completed in 1965 primarily for navigation purposes. Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam features a hydraulic height of 36 feet and a structural height of 64 feet, with a spillway width of 1186 feet. With a significant hazard potential due to its location and structure, the dam has emergency action plans in place to mitigate risks and ensure public safety in case of a dam-related emergency.
USACE actively manages flood risks associated with Pike Island Locks and Dam by monitoring its condition, prioritizing maintenance activities, and collaborating with local emergency managers to raise awareness and develop emergency response plans. The dam has limited capacity to store water, necessitating controlled releases to manage water levels and relieve pressure on the structure. While the risk assessment for this dam is very high, mitigation measures and regular maintenance efforts are in place to ensure its structural integrity and function. More detailed information about the dam's risk management and safety measures will be made available in the future.
Overall, Pike Island Locks and Dam serves a vital role in the navigation of the Ohio River, but also poses significant flood risks that require vigilant monitoring and maintenance. With a multi-arch design and a storage capacity of 89,300 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks in the region. As part of the USACE's efforts to ensure public safety, detailed emergency action plans and risk management measures are in place to address any potential dam-related emergencies and protect downstream communities from the impacts of severe weather events.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pike Island Locks And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 104 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 192 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 83 cfs | → |
| Kings Creek At Weirton | 23 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 70 cfs | → |
| Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pike Island Locks And Dam.
Boat launches
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Barkcamp State Park
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Newburg Landing
- Kirkwood Ramp
Campgrounds
- Jefferson Lake State Park
- Tomlinson Run State Park
- Raccoon Creek State Park
- Montour Trail - Boggs Trailhead Campsite
Track Pike Island Locks And Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pike Island Locks And Dam
Where does the data for Pike Island Locks And 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 Significant 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 Pike Island Locks And Dam.