Salem Fork #14

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamTR JACOB'S RUN
Coordinates39.29806, -80.58250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length226 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage105 acre-ft
Max Storage105 acre-ft
Normal Storage7 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,760 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF SALEM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/31/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03312
Federal IDWV03312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Salem Fork No.15 0.3 mi High Salem Fork No.11 0.5 mi High Salem Fork No.11a 0.8 mi High Salem Fork #12 0.8 mi High Salem Fork #13 0.9 mi High Upper Salem Dam 1.3 mi High Lower Salem Ws 1.9 mi High Salem Fork No.9 2.0 mi High Lake Floyd Dam 4.4 mi Significant Wilderness Water Park Dam 7.1 mi High