South Fork No. 5 Dam
West Virginia — Hardy County
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hardy |
| Coordinates | 38.80944, -79.09389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Length | 635 ft |
| NID Storage | 688 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 688 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Potomac Valley CD |
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.