Salt Lick Creek No. 8 Dam

West Virginia — Braxton County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBraxton
Coordinates38.73278, -80.58250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height77 ft
Dam Height77 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage1,407 acre-ft
Max Storage1,407 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerElk Conservation District

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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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