New Creek Dam No.5

West Virginia — Mineral County — NEW CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
RiverNEW CREEK
Coordinates39.39417, -79.01667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length790 ft
NID Storage409 acre-ft
Max Storage409 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPotomac Valley 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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