Fresh Water Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Fresh Water Dam, located in Gilboa, West Virginia, is a private earth dam primarily used for water supply purposes.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 5 feet and stretching 300 feet in length, this dam has a storage capacity of 7 acre-feet and is regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Despite not being state-regulated, Fresh Water Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential.

Although the condition assessment of Fresh Water Dam is currently not available, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures have not been updated or prepared. The dam's hazard potential, coupled with its condition assessment status, raises concerns about the safety and maintenance of this crucial water resource infrastructure. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to monitor and advocate for the proper management and upkeep of Fresh Water Dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the sustainability of the water supply it provides.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

5

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Nid Storage

7

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

5
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.