Marmet Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Nearest CityRAND
River/StreamKANAWHA RIVER
Coordinates38.25335, -81.56754

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height101 ft
Dam Length973 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30,600 acre-ft
Max Storage30,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage30,600 acre-ft
Surface Area1,300 acres
Drainage Area8,816 sq mi
Max Discharge13,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/27/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03908
Federal IDWV03908
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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