New Creek No. 12 Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Keyser |
| River/Stream | U.T. OF NEW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.29667, -79.10833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 851 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 442 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,846 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Potomac Valley CD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |