Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment dam
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment
Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment in West Virginia is a privately owned earth dam structure that was completed in 2003. This impoundment, located in Marshall County near the city of Benwood, is regulated by the state's Department of Mining and Reclamation (DMR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards. With a dam height of 363 feet and a storage capacity of over 2,000 acre-feet, this impoundment plays a crucial role in managing wastewater generated from mining activities in the region.
The impoundment is situated along Boggs Run of the Ohio River and covers a surface area of 48.2 acres, serving as a vital resource for water storage and management. It has a high hazard potential and is classified as not rated in terms of condition assessment. Despite the lack of detailed risk assessment and emergency preparedness measures, the impoundment remains an important feature in the region's water resource infrastructure. With the potential for high-volume discharge and a large drainage area, the impoundment's role in mitigating the impacts of climate events on water resources cannot be understated.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess the impact of infrastructure like Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment, it is essential to recognize the critical role these structures play in managing water resources, especially in regions with high industrial activity. The impoundment's design, capacity, and regulatory oversight highlight the importance of sustainable water management practices, ensuring the safety and reliability of water resources for both current and future generations. By understanding and addressing the challenges posed by such structures, stakeholders can work towards enhancing the resilience of water resources in the face of climate variability and change.
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 Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Creek At Elm Grove | 192 cfs | → |
| Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh | 83 cfs | → |
| Captina Cr. At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills | 70 cfs | → |
| Short Creek Near Dillonvale Oh | 104 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 27,800 cfs | → |
| Boggs Fork At Piedmont Oh | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment.
Boat launches
- 13th Street 107, Moundsville
- Powhatan Point Boat Launch
- Dutch Fork Lake (West Side)
- Barkcamp State Park
- Clarington Village Ramp
- Slope Creek Reservoir Ramp
Track Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment in the Snoflo app
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About Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment
Where does the data for Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment 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 Cunningham Hollow Slurry Impoundment.