Charles Fork #17

West Virginia — Roane County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRoane
Coordinates38.77167, -81.34333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height90 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length477 ft
NID Storage4,027 acre-ft
Max Storage4,027 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1973
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF SPENCER

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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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