Polk Creek No.1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityWESTON
River/StreamPOLK CREEK
Coordinates39.04528, -80.53944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length311 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Normal Storage12 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,528 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWest Fork Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV04101
Federal IDWV04101
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.7 0.7 mi High Polk Creek No.8 0.8 mi High Polk Creek No.6 0.9 mi High Polk Creek No.13 1.3 mi High Polk Creek No.9 1.4 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 1.8 mi High Polk Creek No.4 1.9 mi High Right Fork Dam 1.9 mi High Lake Riley 2.1 mi High Polk Creek No.5 2.3 mi High