Big Ditch Lake No. 1

West Virginia — Webster County — LONG GLADE DITCH

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWebster
RiverLONG GLADE DITCH
Coordinates38.40472, -80.56972

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage1,097 acre-ft
Max Storage1,097 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerElk Conservation District

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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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