Pond Run #1 dam
Pond Run #1
Pond Run #1, also known as Mcdonough Park Dam, is a crucial structure located in Wood, West Virginia, owned by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at a height of 31.9 feet and was completed in 1977 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Pond Run of Ohio River. With a storage capacity of 667 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1.88 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Pond Run #1 has a high hazard potential and is classified as having a fair condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 10,063 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam has not been modified in recent years and undergoes inspections every two years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained. With its strategic location and design, Pond Run #1 serves as a vital component in the water resource infrastructure of the area, protecting the surrounding community from potential flooding events.
Encompassing 49 acres of surface area, this dam is a key feature in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region, with the potential to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events and protect the local population. As part of the state-regulated infrastructure, Pond Run #1 operates under the oversight of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to safeguard its functionality and effectiveness. The dam's importance in water resource management and climate resilience makes it a focal point for enthusiasts and stakeholders interested in sustainable infrastructure development and emergency preparedness 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Pond Run #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh | 81 cfs | → |
| Muskingum River At Beverly Oh | 5,410 cfs | → |
| Little Kanawha River At Palestine | 291 cfs | → |
| East Fork Duck Creek Near Harrietsville Oh | 24 cfs | → |
| West Fork Duck Creek At Macksburg Oh | 17 cfs | → |
| Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pond Run #1.
Boat launches
- Belpre Public Ramp
- Northwest Drive 598, Wood County
- Cherry Blossom Lane Washington County
- Athens Boat And Ski Club
- Coolville Ramp
- Beverly Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lane Farm Campground
- Leith Run Recreation Area
- North Bend State Park Campground
- Lamping Homestead Recreation Area
- Ring Mill Campground
- Woodgrove Campground H
Track Pond Run #1 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 Pond Run #1
Where does the data for Pond Run #1 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 Pond Run #1.