Sutton Dam

West Virginia — Braxton County

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBraxton
Coordinates38.66160, -80.69294

Physical Characteristics

NID Height210 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,178 ft
NID Storage265,300 acre-ft
Max Storage265,300 acre-ft
Surface Area1,520 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Huntington 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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