Cacapon Reservoir Dam

West Virginia — Morgan County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMorgan
Coordinates39.50722, -78.30611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length551 ft
NID Storage102 acre-ft
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWVDNR, PARKS

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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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