Sleepy Creek Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBerkeley
Nearest CityMICHAEL'S CHAPEL
River/StreamMEADOW BRANCH
Coordinates39.53139, -78.15028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,890 acre-ft
Max Storage4,890 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,460 acre-ft
Surface Area225 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV00301
Federal IDWV00301
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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