Thomas Dam (Concrete) dam
Thomas Dam (Concrete)
Thomas Dam (Concrete) in Tucker, West Virginia, stands as a testament to engineering excellence since its completion in 1911. This local government-owned structure on the North Fork River serves primarily for recreation, offering a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy. As a concrete gravity dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 160 feet, it provides storage capacity of 446 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 26 acres, making it a vital resource for the community.
Managed by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Thomas Dam is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition remains satisfactory, with the latest assessment conducted in October 2013. Emergency action plans are in place, albeit lacking recent updates, to mitigate any potential risks and safeguard the surrounding area in case of emergencies.
Located in the Baltimore District and overseen by the local government, Thomas Dam continues to play a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Its historical significance, coupled with its recreational value and operational efficiency, make it a vital asset for the region and a symbol of sustainable infrastructure development in West Virginia.
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 Thomas Dam (Concrete) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwater R At Davis | 50 cfs | → |
| Blackwater R Nr Davis | 132 cfs | → |
| Dry Fork At Hendricks | 223 cfs | → |
| Cheat River Near Parsons | 681 cfs | → |
| Mcmillan F Near Fort Pendleton | 2 cfs | → |
| North Branch Potomac River At Steyer | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Thomas Dam (Concrete).
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Camp Site 6
- Camp Site 7
- Horseshoe Recreation And Campground Area
- Brian's Place
- Red Creek Campground
Fishing spots
- Dry Fork
- Snowy Creek
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Deep Creek Lake
- Savage River Reservoir
Track Thomas Dam (Concrete) in the Snoflo app
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About Thomas Dam (Concrete)
Where does the data for Thomas Dam (Concrete) 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 High 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 Thomas Dam (Concrete).