Opekiska Lock and Dam

West Virginia — Monongalia County — MONONGAHELA RIVER

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
RiverMONONGAHELA RIVER
Coordinates39.56448, -80.05040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length478 ft
NID Storage14,400 acre-ft
Max Storage14,400 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Other NameOpekiska Pool

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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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