Burnsville Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton |
| Nearest City | BURNSVILLE |
| River/Stream | LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.84268, -80.62067 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 89 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 968 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123,500 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 | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |