Upper Deckers No. 5

West Virginia — Preston County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Coordinates39.50028, -79.77694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length472 ft
NID Storage662 acre-ft
Max Storage662 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerMonongahela 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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