Twin Branch No.1 Dam
West Virginia — McDowell County — TUG FORK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell |
| River | TUG FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.50194, -81.66853 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 467 ft |
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 31, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1920 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | WV CITIZENS CONSERVATION CORPS |
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.