Blake's Creek Site No.7

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyKanawha
Nearest CityNITRO
River/StreamRITENOUR LAKE
Coordinates38.41722, -81.83167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length818 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,148 acre-ft
Max Storage1,148 acre-ft
Normal Storage201 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge14,331 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF NITRO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV03909
Federal IDWV03909
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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