Newpage Westvaco Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateMaryland
CountyAllegany
Nearest CityLuke
River/StreamPotomac River
Coordinates39.47220, -79.06060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length407 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area404 sq mi
Max Discharge1,262 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVerso Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDMD00292
Federal IDMD00292
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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