Upper Deckers No. 5
West Virginia — Preston County — CANES CREEK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston |
| River | CANES CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.50028, -79.77694 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 472 ft |
| NID Storage | 662 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 662 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 31, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Monongahela Conservation District |
| Other Name | Cane's Run |
Location Map
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.