No. 1-West of Cornwallis
West Virginia — Ritchie County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| Coordinates | 39.22500, -81.12778 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,043 ft |
| NID Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1863 |
| Primary Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | CHESSIE SYSTEM RAILROAD CO. |
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.