Newpage Westvaco Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Luke |
| River/Stream | Potomac River |
| Coordinates | 39.47220, -79.06060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 407 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 404 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,262 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Verso Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |