Upper Grave No.8

West Virginia — Marshall County — GRAVE CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMarshall
RiverGRAVE CREEK
Coordinates39.83111, -80.53083

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length182 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF CAMERON

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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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