Elkwater Fork WS Dam

West Virginia — Randolph County — ELKWATER FORK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRandolph
RiverELKWATER FORK
Coordinates38.59833, -80.06167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height123 ft
Dam Height123 ft
Dam Length674 ft
NID Storage3,134 acre-ft
Max Storage3,134 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 31, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed2009
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTYGARTS VALLEY CD

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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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