Upper Deckers No. 2

West Virginia — Preston County — LAUREL RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
RiverLAUREL RUN
Coordinates39.52917, -79.82556

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage521 acre-ft
Max Storage521 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerMonongahela Conservation District
Other NameLaurel Run

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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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