North Bend Golf Course Area dam
North Bend Golf Course Area
The North Bend Golf Course Area in Harrisville, West Virginia is home to a crucial irrigation dam along the Hughes River, completed in 1955. This private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 43.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, primarily serving its purpose in irrigation. The dam is regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Located in Ritchie County, this dam has a spillway width of 0 feet and a hazard potential that is currently undetermined. While its condition assessment is not rated, the dam meets regulatory standards for inspection and permitting. As an essential water resource structure in the area, the North Bend Golf Course Area dam plays a vital role in providing water for agricultural irrigation, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the region.
With its picturesque setting along the Hughes River, the North Bend Golf Course Area serves as a prime example of the intersection between water resource management and recreational activities. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, understanding the significance of this dam in supporting local agriculture and environmental sustainability is crucial. By recognizing the role of infrastructure like the North Bend Golf Course Area dam, we can work towards promoting responsible water usage and conservation efforts in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 North Bend Golf Course Area -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Island Creek At Little | 103 cfs | → |
| Little Kanawha River At Palestine | 216 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 37 cfs | → |
| W.Fork Little Kanawha River At Rocksdale | 14 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 54 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 27,600 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Bend Golf Course Area.
Boat launches
- County Route 5/6 Ritchie County
- Frontier Boat Launch
- New Matamoras Village Ramp
- West Adams Street Paden City
- Belpre Public Ramp
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
Campgrounds
- North Bend State Park Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- Lane Farm Campground
- Kittie Wilson
- Cedar Creek State Park
- Ring Mill Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track North Bend Golf Course Area in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About North Bend Golf Course Area
Where does the data for North Bend Golf Course Area 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 North Bend Golf Course Area.