Harmon Creek No. 3 Dam

West Virginia — Brooke County — MECHLING RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBrooke
RiverMECHLING RUN
Coordinates40.35778, -80.54167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height77 ft
Dam Height77 ft
Dam Length290 ft
NID Storage201 acre-ft
Max Storage201 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF WEIRTON
Other NameMechling 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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