Salem Fork #12

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamJACOBS RUN
Coordinates39.29778, -80.56667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length185 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,153 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 IDWV03310
Federal IDWV03310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Salem Fork No.11 0.4 mi High Upper Salem Dam 0.4 mi High Salem Fork No.11a 0.8 mi High Salem Fork No.15 0.8 mi High Salem Fork #14 0.8 mi High Lower Salem Ws 1.1 mi High Salem Fork #13 1.6 mi High Salem Fork No.9 1.9 mi High Lake Floyd Dam 3.6 mi Significant Wilderness Water Park Dam 6.4 mi High