Ada Dam

West Virginia — Mercer County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Coordinates37.28250, -81.15111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage346 acre-ft
Max Storage346 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWEST VIRGINIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY

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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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