Methodist Church Camp Lake dam
Methodist Church Camp Lake
Methodist Church Camp Lake, located in Roane, West Virginia, is a privately owned recreational facility that offers a serene getaway for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The lake, nourished by spring-fed waters, stretches across 3.5 acres and boasts a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. Built in 1963, the earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet, with a hydraulic height of 30 feet, providing essential support for the recreational activities enjoyed on the lake.
Managed by the West Virginia Division of Water and Waste Management, Methodist Church Camp Lake is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to ensure the safety and sustainability of the dam structure. Despite having an undetermined hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2016. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified, indicating a potential area for improvement in emergency preparedness and management.
As a popular recreational destination in Grace, West Virginia, Methodist Church Camp Lake offers a picturesque setting for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. With its tranquil waters and well-maintained dam structure, this hidden gem serves as a haven for those seeking a peaceful escape amidst the natural beauty of the region.
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 Methodist Church Camp Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W.Fork Little Kanawha River At Rocksdale | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Kanawha River At Palestine | 291 cfs | → |
| Elk River At Queen Shoals | 428 cfs | → |
| Pocatalico River At Sissonville | 8 cfs | → |
| Elk River At Clay | 11,200 cfs | → |
| Shade River Near Chester Oh | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Methodist Church Camp Lake.
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- The Cora Brown Bridge In Nicholas County To The Confluence With The Elk River In Braxton County
- Begins Below Summersville Lake To The Town Of Swiss
- Upper Gauley - Summersville Dam To Mason Branch
- The Route U.S. 19 Bridge To The Confluence With The Gauley River
- The Junction With Williams River To The Junction With Panther Creek
Track Methodist Church Camp Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Methodist Church Camp Lake
Where does the data for Methodist Church Camp Lake 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 Methodist Church Camp Lake.