London Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Nearest CityLONDON
River/StreamKANAWHA RIVER
Coordinates38.19253, -81.36943

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height103 ft
Dam Length948 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,800 acre-ft
Max Storage15,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage15,800 acre-ft
Surface Area700 acres
Drainage Area8,490 sq mi
Max Discharge12,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03907
Federal IDWV03907
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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