Cedar Branch Dam

West Virginia — Fayette County — CEDAR BRANCH

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
RiverCEDAR BRANCH
Coordinates37.93833, -81.11694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length336 ft
NID Storage116 acre-ft
Max Storage116 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 21, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOE MOREAU

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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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