Upper Buffalo No.16

West Virginia — Marion County — HIBBS RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMarion
RiverHIBBS RUN
Coordinates39.54528, -80.38861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length465 ft
NID Storage1,023 acre-ft
Max Storage1,023 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 30, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMonongahela 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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