Polk Creek No.7
West Virginia — Lewis County — DRY FORK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| River | DRY FORK |
| Coordinates | 39.05472, -80.53833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 489 ft |
| NID Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| 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 | West Fork Conservation District |
| Other Name | Dry Fork |
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.