Hawks Nest
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Nearest City | Gauley Bridge |
| River/Stream | New River |
| Coordinates | 38.11840, -81.13150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 163 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 948 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,323 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,323 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 243 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,856 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Brookfield Renewable Power LLC NYRO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |