Salem Fork No.15

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamSALEM FORK
Coordinates39.30250, -80.58111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length268 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage55 acre-ft
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage4 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,430 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 IDWV03313
Federal IDWV03313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Salem Fork #14 0.3 mi High Salem Fork No.11 0.4 mi High Salem Fork No.11a 0.5 mi High Salem Fork #12 0.8 mi High Salem Fork #13 1.1 mi High Upper Salem Dam 1.2 mi High Lower Salem Ws 2.0 mi High Salem Fork No.9 2.3 mi High Lake Floyd Dam 4.4 mi Significant Wilderness Water Park Dam 7.2 mi High