Daves Fork No.3

West Virginia — Mercer County — CHRISTIAN FORK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
RiverCHRISTIAN FORK
Coordinates37.36806, -81.04444

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length760 ft
NID Storage630 acre-ft
Max Storage630 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSouthern Conservation District
Other NameChristian Fork

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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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