Camp Tygart Dam dam
Camp Tygart Dam
Camp Tygart Dam in West Virginia, located in Huttonsville, is a private recreational facility built in 1950 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities. Situated on Pond Mill Run, the earthen dam stands at 25 feet high and spans 205 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined and its condition is not rated, it serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region.
Despite lacking state regulation and inspections, Camp Tygart Dam offers a tranquil setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. The dam's location within the Pittsburgh District provides easy access for visitors seeking to immerse themselves in nature. With a normal storage capacity of 17 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres, the dam contributes to the local ecosystem while also providing a haven for recreational enjoyment.
As an essential part of the Randolph, West Virginia community, Camp Tygart Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. While its emergency action plan and risk assessment details are currently unavailable, the dam remains a noteworthy site for those passionate about sustainable water practices and environmental stewardship. With its picturesque surroundings and diverse recreational offerings, Camp Tygart Dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a connection to nature in a tranquil setting.
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 Camp Tygart Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shavers Fork Nr Cheat Bridge | 461 cfs | → |
| Greenbrier River At Durbin | 568 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River Near Dailey | 164 cfs | → |
| Buckhannon River At Alton | 91 cfs | → |
| Shavers Fork Below Bowden | 280 cfs | → |
| Sand Run Near Buckhannon | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Tygart Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Kumbrabow State Forest
- Stonecoal Dispersed Camping
- East Fork Campground
- Middle Mountain Cabins
- Pegasus Farm Campground
- Laurel Fork Campground
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Braley Pond Day Use Area
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
Track Camp Tygart Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Camp Tygart Dam
Where does the data for Camp Tygart 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 Camp Tygart Dam.