Upper Salem Dam

West Virginia — Harrison County — DOG'S RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
RiverDOG'S RUN
Coordinates39.29944, -80.55861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length420 ft
NID Storage634 acre-ft
Max Storage634 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SALEM
Other NameSalem Aux.;Upper Dog Run

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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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