Morgantown Lock and Dam

West Virginia — Monongalia County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
Coordinates39.61983, -79.96897

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length522 ft
NID Storage6,200 acre-ft
Max Storage6,200 acre-ft
Surface Area365 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1950
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh 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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