South Fork No. 1 Dam

West Virginia — Hardy County — SHOOK'S RUN

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHardy
RiverSHOOK'S RUN
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 30, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Other NameShook's 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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