Poplar Fork Dam
West Virginia — Putnam County — POPLAR FORK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam |
| River | POPLAR FORK |
| Coordinates | 38.46778, -81.93778 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 476 ft |
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 31, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SOUTH PUTNAM PSD |
| Other Name | Jonathan Larck Reservoir |
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.