Opekiska Lock and Dam
West Virginia — Monongalia County — MONONGAHELA RIVER
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia |
| River | MONONGAHELA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.56448, -80.05040 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 478 ft |
| NID Storage | 14,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 800 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 17, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1967 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Pittsburgh District |
| Other Name | Opekiska Pool |
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.