Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2 dam
Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2
Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2, also known as Reservoir Run Dam, is a crucial water resource structure located in Tollgate, Ritchie County, West Virginia. Constructed in 1968 by Cerrone&Vaughn, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and serves as a primary water supply source for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a surface area of 9.5 acres, the dam plays a significant role in providing water for various purposes.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, this dam is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The hazard potential of the dam is categorized as significant, with a fair condition assessment as of November 2011. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unknown, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and management of this critical water infrastructure.
Amidst growing concerns over water resource management and climate change impacts, Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2 stands as a vital asset in ensuring water security for the region. As climate variability poses challenges to water availability, the maintenance and operation of this dam are essential for sustaining the local water supply and mitigating potential risks. With its history of service and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of infrastructure resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Island Creek At Little | 103 cfs | → |
| Ohio River Above Sardis | 27,600 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 37 cfs | → |
| W.F. River At Butcherville | 58 cfs | → |
| Little Kanawha River At Palestine | 216 cfs | → |
| West Fork River Near Mount Clare | 271 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2.
Boat launches
- County Route 5/6 Ritchie County
- Frontier Boat Launch
- New Matamoras Village Ramp
- West Adams Street Paden City
- Monroe County Park District Ramp
Campgrounds
- North Bend State Park Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
- Lane Farm Campground
- Cedar Creek State Park
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2 in the Snoflo app
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About Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2
Where does the data for Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2 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 Pennsboro Water Supply Dam #2.