South Fork No. 1 Dam

West Virginia — Hardy County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHardy
Coordinates38.93611, -78.99222

Physical Characteristics

NID Height122 ft
Dam Height122 ft
Dam Length778 ft
NID Storage2,696 acre-ft
Max Storage2,696 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
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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