Salem Fork No.9

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamSALEM FORK
Coordinates39.27056, -80.57167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length323 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage195 acre-ft
Max Storage195 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,867 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF SALEM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03307
Federal IDWV03307
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lower Salem Ws 1.7 mi High Salem Fork #13 1.8 mi High Salem Fork #12 1.9 mi High Salem Fork #14 2.0 mi High Salem Fork No.11 2.1 mi High Upper Salem Dam 2.1 mi High Salem Fork No.15 2.3 mi High Salem Fork No.11a 2.6 mi High Lake Floyd Dam 4.0 mi Significant Wilderness Water Park Dam 6.0 mi High