Upper Deckers No. 3
West Virginia — Preston County — UPPER DECKERS
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| River | UPPER DECKERS |
| Coordinates | 39.52639, -79.80556 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 31, 2026 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1968 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
Location Map
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.