Mountain Valley Dam
West Virginia — Summers County — JUMPING BRANCH
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Summers |
| River | JUMPING BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 37.66083, -80.97889 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 502 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,440 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 39 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 31, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | WVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES |
| Other Name | Jumping Branch-Nimitz |
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.