Lower Salem Ws

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamSALEM FORK
Coordinates39.28806, -80.54972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length315 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage441 acre-ft
Max Storage441 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCITY OF SALEM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection12/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03314
Federal IDWV03314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Salem Dam 0.9 mi High Salem Fork #12 1.1 mi High Salem Fork No.11 1.5 mi High Salem Fork No.9 1.7 mi High Salem Fork No.11a 1.9 mi High Salem Fork #14 1.9 mi High Salem Fork No.15 2.0 mi High Salem Fork #13 2.4 mi High Lake Floyd Dam 2.6 mi Significant Wilderness Water Park Dam 5.3 mi High