Mod Branch Dam No.5
West Virginia — McDowell County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| Coordinates | 37.43667, -81.60722 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | CITY OF WELCH |
Location Map
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.