Beech Fork Dam

West Virginia — Wayne County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWayne
Coordinates38.30404, -82.41607

Physical Characteristics

NID Height86 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,080 ft
NID Storage37,540 acre-ft
Max Storage37,540 acre-ft
Surface Area720 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
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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