No. 1-West of Cornwallis

West Virginia — Ritchie County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRitchie
Coordinates39.22500, -81.12778

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,043 ft
NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1863
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCHESSIE SYSTEM RAILROAD 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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