Summersville Dam - Dike 1

West Virginia — Nicholas County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyNicholas
Coordinates38.22270, -80.91190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length2,125 ft
NID Storage233,400 acre-ft
Max Storage233,400 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
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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