Cowen B&O Dam
West Virginia — Webster County — BIG DITCH RUN
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Webster |
| River | BIG DITCH RUN |
| Coordinates | 38.41944, -80.54722 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 7, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOWN OF COWEN |
| Other Name | B&O Pond |
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.