Summersville Dam
West Virginia — Nicholas County — GAULEY RIVER
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas |
| River | GAULEY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.22236, -80.89067 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 390 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 2,280 ft |
| NID Storage | 413,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 413,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,790 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 25, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | Summersville 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.