Finney Branch Embankment

West Virginia — Kanawha County — FINNEY BRANCH

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
RiverFINNEY BRANCH
Coordinates38.37250, -81.75306

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 27, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeOther
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHATFIELD ENTERPRISES
Other NameFinney Branch Dam

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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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