Lower Salem Ws

West Virginia — Harrison County — SALEM FORK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
RiverSALEM FORK
Coordinates39.28806, -80.54972

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage441 acre-ft
Max Storage441 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SALEM
Other NameLower Dog Run

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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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