Glade Creek Dam No. 1
West Virginia — Calhoun County — GLADE CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Calhoun |
| River | GLADE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.70250, -81.05306 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 31, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1945 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | BECKLEY WATER COMPANY |
| Other Name | Beckley Water CO Dam No. 1 |
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.