Polk Creek No.9

West Virginia — Lewis County — KEITH FORK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
RiverKEITH FORK
Coordinates39.05389, -80.51611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length490 ft
NID Storage438 acre-ft
Max Storage438 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWest Fork Conservation District
Other NameKeith Fork

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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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