South Fork No. 5 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHardy
Nearest CityMoorefield
River/StreamRADABAUGH
Coordinates38.80944, -79.09389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height105 ft
Dam Height105 ft
Dam Length635 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage688 acre-ft
Max Storage688 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge17,614 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDWV03106
Federal IDWV03106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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