Beech Fork Dam
West Virginia — Wayne County — BEECH FORK OF TWELVE POLE CK.
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wayne |
| River | BEECH FORK OF TWELVE POLE CK. |
| Coordinates | 38.30404, -82.41607 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| NID Storage | 37,540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37,540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 720 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 18, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | Beech Fork Lake |
Location Map
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.