Compressor Lake Dam

West Virginia — Hampshire County — GRASSY LICK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHampshire
RiverGRASSY LICK
Coordinates39.19340, -78.67070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length530 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerHAMPSHIRE GAS CO

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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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