Newpage Westvaco Dam

Maryland — Allegany County — Potomac River

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
RiverPotomac River
Coordinates39.47220, -79.06060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length407 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionAugust 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVerso Corporation
Other NameLuke Mill Dam;Potomac River

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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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