North Fork Hughes River Site 21c Dam
West Virginia — Ritchie County — NORTH FORK
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ritchie |
| River | NORTH FORK |
| Coordinates | 39.21944, -81.09917 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Length | 964 ft |
| NID Storage | 44,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44,232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 305 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2002 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Little Kanawha Conservation District |
| Other Name | North Fork of The Hughes |
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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.