New Creek Dam No.17

West Virginia — Mineral County — ASH SPRING RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
RiverASH SPRING RUN
Coordinates39.35472, -79.05278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,735 ft
NID Storage558 acre-ft
Max Storage558 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 31, 2025
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Other NameAsh Spring Run

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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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