Polk Creek No.5

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityCAMDEN
River/StreamPOLK CREEK
Coordinates39.06472, -80.57472

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length307 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage318 acre-ft
Max Storage318 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,861 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWest Fork Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV04103
Federal IDWV04103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.4 0.7 mi High Polk Creek No.6 1.4 mi High Polk Creek No.13 1.4 mi High Polk Creek No.7 2.1 mi High Polk Creek No.8 2.3 mi High Polk Creek No.1 2.3 mi High Right Fork Dam 2.9 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 3.2 mi High Polk Creek No.9 3.2 mi High Lake Riley 3.2 mi High