Salt Lick Creek No. 7 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBraxton
Nearest CityBURNSVILLE
River/StreamSPRUCE FORK
Coordinates38.74694, -80.59611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage402 acre-ft
Max Storage402 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerElk Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV00704
Federal IDWV00704
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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