New Creek No. 12 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyGrant
Nearest CityKeyser
River/StreamU.T. OF NEW CREEK
Coordinates39.29667, -79.10833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length851 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage442 acre-ft
Max Storage442 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge11,846 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV02303
Federal IDWV02303
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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