Albright Bridge Dam dam
Albright Bridge Dam
Albright Bridge Dam, located in Albright, West Virginia, stands as a vital water resource structure along the Cheat River. Constructed in 1950, this concrete dam boasts a height of 8 feet and a length of 1202 feet, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of water management, with a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment as of 2013.
Managed by a Public Utility organization, the Albright Bridge Dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, ensuring state jurisdiction over its operations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement. The dam, part of the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply for the region. With its last inspection in 2016 and an inspection frequency of 3 years, the dam is closely monitored to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the community and environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Albright Bridge Dam represents a key infrastructure supporting sustainable water management in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Albright Bridge Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cheat River At Albright | 888 cfs | → |
| Big Sandy Creek At Rockville | 66 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River Near Oakland | 76 cfs | → |
| Youghiogheny River At Friendsville | 190 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek At Friendsville | 23 cfs | → |
| Deckers Creek At Morgantown | 28 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Albright Bridge Dam.
Boat launches
- Blue Trail Garrett County
- Mill Run Road Garrett County
- Mon River Trail North Monongalia County
- Jockey Hollow
- Point Marion
- Caperton Trail 371, Star City
Campgrounds
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Coopers Rock State Forest
- Chestnut Ridge Regional Park
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Camp Sonrise Mountain Christian Retreat Center
- Tall Oaks Campground
Fishing spots
- Snowy Creek
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
- Deep Creek Lake
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Savage River Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Begins As River Passes Under The Herrington Manor Road Bridge At Oakland, Maryland To The Corporate Boundary Of Friendsville, Maryland
- Begins Below The Youghiogheny River Lake Dam In Confluence, Pennsylvania To Ends In South Connellsville, Pennsylvania
- State Park Bridge To North Fork
- North Fork To Hickory Lick Run
- Otter Creek To Blackwater
- Route 33/8 To Jobs Run Near Porterwood
Track Albright Bridge Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Albright Bridge Dam
Where does the data for Albright Bridge 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 Albright Bridge Dam.