Sutton Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| Nearest City | SUTTON |
| River/Stream | ELK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.66160, -80.69294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 210 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,520 acres |
| Drainage Area | 537 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 222,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Huntington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |