Upper Deckers No. 7

West Virginia — Preston County — DECKERS CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
RiverDECKERS CREEK
Coordinates39.52250, -79.80167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length544 ft
NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 31, 2026
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES

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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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