Salt Lick Creek No. 8 Dam
West Virginia — Braxton County — HUGHES FORK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| River | HUGHES FORK |
| Coordinates | 38.73278, -80.58250 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Length | 660 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,407 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,407 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 31, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Elk Conservation District |
| Other Name | Hughes 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.