Sutton Dam
West Virginia — Braxton County — ELK RIVER
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| River | ELK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.66160, -80.69294 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 210 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 1,178 ft |
| NID Storage | 265,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,520 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 24, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Other Name | Sutton 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.