New Cumberland Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityNEW CUMBERLAND
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates40.52810, -80.62620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height64 ft
Dam Length1,599 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage74,000 acre-ft
Max Storage74,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage74,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,840 acres
Drainage Area23,873 sq mi
Max Discharge209,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV02901
Federal IDWV02901
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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