New Creek No. 14 Dam

West Virginia — Grant County — LINTON CREEK

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
RiverLINTON CREEK
Coordinates39.27000, -79.13278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height111 ft
Dam Height111 ft
Dam Length887 ft
NID Storage2,685 acre-ft
Max Storage2,685 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Other NameKeyser Water Supply Dam

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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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