Upper Smith Dam

West Virginia — Wood County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWood
Coordinates39.23417, -81.57806

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerHENRY J. OLDAKER

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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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