Mountain Valley Dam

West Virginia — Summers County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountySummers
Coordinates37.66083, -80.97889

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length502 ft
NID Storage1,440 acre-ft
Max Storage1,440 acre-ft
Surface Area39 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES

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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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