Burnsville Dam

West Virginia — Braxton County — LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBraxton
RiverLITTLE KANAWHA RIVER
Coordinates38.84268, -80.62067

Physical Characteristics

NID Height89 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,400 ft
NID Storage65,900 acre-ft
Max Storage65,900 acre-ft
Surface Area968 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Other NameBurnsville Lake

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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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