Glen Ferris

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyFayette
Nearest CityKanawha Falls
River/StreamKanawha River
Coordinates38.15080, -81.21310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length2,850 ft
Year Completed1901 (125 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,501 acre-ft
Max Storage1,501 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,501 acre-ft
Surface Area397 acres
Drainage Area8,340 sq mi
Max Discharge106,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWV01911
Federal IDWV01911
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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