South Fork No. 1 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHardy
Nearest CityMOOREFIELD
River/StreamSHOOK'S RUN
Coordinates38.93611, -78.99222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height122 ft
Dam Height122 ft
Dam Length778 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,696 acre-ft
Max Storage2,696 acre-ft
Normal Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge12,225 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03103
Federal IDWV03103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

South Fork No. 2 Dam 2.1 mi High N&s Mill Creek No. 3 Dam 7.1 mi High N&s Mill Creek No.4 8.0 mi High South Fork No. 4 Dam 8.1 mi High N&s Mill Creek No.16 8.8 mi High Lost River #4 Dam 9.6 mi High South Fork No. 5 Dam 10.3 mi High Lost River #27 Dam 10.7 mi High N & S Mill Creek Site No. 7 10.8 mi High South Fork No. 6 12.0 mi High