Harmon Creek #1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyBrooke
Nearest CityWEIRTON
River/StreamSAPPINGTONS RUN
Coordinates40.38556, -80.57778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height83 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage642 acre-ft
Max Storage642 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge8,999 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF WEIRTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV00901
Federal IDWV00901
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Harmon Creek No. 2 Dam 1.7 mi High Harmon Creek No. 14 Dam 1.9 mi High Harmon Creek No. 3 Dam 2.7 mi High Harmon Creek #13 2.8 mi High Harmon Creek No. 4 Dam 2.9 mi High Pa-486 3.4 mi High Pa-485 4.2 mi High Harmon Creek (pa-484) 4.7 mi High Pa-479 5.1 mi High Pa-483 5.5 mi High