Glen Ferris

West Virginia — Fayette County — Kanawha River

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
RiverKanawha River
Coordinates38.15080, -81.21310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,850 ft
NID Storage1,501 acre-ft
Max Storage1,501 acre-ft
Surface Area397 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 9, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1901
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeNot Listed

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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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