Old Cacapon Power Dam
West Virginia — Morgan County — Cacapon River
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Morgan |
| River | Cacapon River |
| Coordinates | 39.60417, -78.28417 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| NID Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 21, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1904 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | WV DNR, Wildlife Resources |
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.