Polk Creek No.6

West Virginia — Lewis County — POLK CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
RiverPOLK CREEK
Coordinates39.05333, -80.55361

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length272 ft
NID Storage224 acre-ft
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWest Fork 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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