Pond Run #1
Pond Run #1 is an earth dam located in Wood County, West Virginia, built in 1977. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pond Run #1
The primary purpose of Pond Run #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Vienna (local government). It impounds the Pond Run Of Ohio River near Vienna.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 655 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 623 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The West Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood |
| Nearest City | Vienna |
| River/Stream | Pond Run Of Ohio River |
| Coordinates | 39.32667, -81.51111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 655 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 623 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 623 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,063 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF VIENNA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WV10706 |
| Federal ID | WV10706 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |