Bruceton Mills Dam

West Virginia — Preston County — Big Sandy Ck

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
RiverBig Sandy Ck
Coordinates39.65972, -79.63806

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length120 ft
NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency7

Dam Information

Year Completed1873
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeStone
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTown of Bruceton Mills
Other NameOld Mill Dam

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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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