Schellhas Dam

West Virginia — Ritchie County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRitchie
Coordinates39.26500, -80.97194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length310 ft
NID Storage243 acre-ft
Max Storage243 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerEARL SCHELLHAS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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