Tennants Farm Pond dam
Tennants Farm Pond
Tennants Farm Pond, located in Wood County, West Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam structure primarily used for recreation. Completed in 1953, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 2 acres and is situated along the UT Laurel Fork river.
Despite its scenic beauty and recreational value, Tennants Farm Pond poses a high hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment. The dam has not been inspected since November 2015, raising concerns about its structural integrity and safety. With a drainage area of 0.27 square miles, the potential impact of a dam failure on downstream communities cannot be overlooked.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to advocate for regular inspections and maintenance of aging dam infrastructure like Tennants Farm Pond. By ensuring proper upkeep and adherence to regulatory standards, we can mitigate the risks associated with high-hazard dams and protect our water resources for future generations. Let us work towards sustainable management of our water infrastructure to safeguard both the environment and public safety.
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 Tennants Farm Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Kanawha River At Palestine | 291 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 61 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,200 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 45 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 18 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tennants Farm Pond.
Boat launches
- Belpre Public Ramp
- Northwest Drive 598, Wood County
- Cherry Blossom Lane Washington County
- Athens Boat And Ski Club
- Frontier Boat Launch
- County Route 5/6 Ritchie County
Campgrounds
- Lane Farm Campground
- North Bend State Park Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
Track Tennants Farm Pond 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 Tennants Farm Pond
Where does the data for Tennants Farm Pond 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 Tennants Farm Pond.