New Creek Dam No.16

West Virginia — Mineral County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Coordinates39.43889, -79.00111

Physical Characteristics

NID Height102 ft
Dam Height102 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage384 acre-ft
Max Storage384 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPotomac Valley CD

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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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