Slate Fork #1 Dam dam
Slate Fork #1 Dam
Slate Fork #1 Dam, also known as Grandview #1, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Raleigh, West Virginia. The dam sits on the Slate Fork river, with a height of 23.36 feet and a storage capacity of 109 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for recreation, providing a surface area of 10 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Although the dam is state-regulated and has undergone inspections in the past, its hazard potential is currently classified as 'Undetermined'. The last inspection date was in June 2011, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. The dam's condition assessment is 'Not Rated', indicating that further evaluation may be needed to determine its structural integrity and safety for public use.
With its scenic location and recreational opportunities, Slate Fork #1 Dam offers a potential haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to enjoy the natural beauty of West Virginia. As a privately owned structure, it is important for the owners to continue monitoring and maintaining the dam to ensure its safety and longevity for future generations to appreciate.
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 Slate Fork #1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek At Raleigh | 23 cfs | → |
| New River At Thurmond | 8,940 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Hilldale | 9,060 cfs | → |
| Bluestone River Near Pipestem | 182 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Alderson | 9,200 cfs | → |
| Meadow River At Nallen | 606 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Slate Fork #1 Dam.
Boat launches
- State Route 41 Fayette County
- Johnstown Road Raleigh County
- Raleigh County
- Clayton-Judson Road Summers County
- Island Loop Trail Raleigh County
- Stone Cliff Trail Fayette County
Campgrounds
- Primitive Camping
- Army Camp
- Summit Bechtel Reserve
- Berry's Campground
- Bluestone State Park
- Babcock State Park
Paddle runs
- Bluestone Dam To Sandstone
- Bluestone Dam To Gauley Bridge
- Meadow Creek Junction To The Route U.S. 19 Bridge
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam To Mason Branch
- Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
Track Slate Fork #1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Slate Fork #1 Dam
Where does the data for Slate Fork #1 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 Undetermined 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 Slate Fork #1 Dam.