C & O Dam

West Virginia — Raleigh County — BEAVER CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRaleigh
RiverBEAVER CREEK
Coordinates37.72417, -81.13472

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length108 ft
NID Storage43 acre-ft
Max Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 10, 2015
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1944
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCSX TRANSPORTATION

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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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