Upper Deckers No. 6

West Virginia — Preston County — DECKERS CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
RiverDECKERS CREEK
Coordinates39.49833, -79.80944

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length670 ft
NID Storage729 acre-ft
Max Storage729 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMonongahela Conservation District

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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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