Marmet Locks and Dam

West Virginia — Kanawha County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Coordinates38.25335, -81.56754

Physical Characteristics

NID Height101 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length973 ft
NID Storage30,600 acre-ft
Max Storage30,600 acre-ft
Surface Area1,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District

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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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