Polk Creek No.6

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityWESTON
River/StreamPOLK CREEK
Coordinates39.05333, -80.55361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length272 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage224 acre-ft
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,377 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 IDWV04104
Federal IDWV04104
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.13 0.7 mi High Polk Creek No.7 0.8 mi High Polk Creek No.1 0.9 mi High Polk Creek No.4 1.0 mi High Polk Creek No.8 1.1 mi High Polk Creek No.5 1.4 mi High Polk Creek No.9 2.0 mi High Right Fork Dam 2.1 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 2.2 mi High Lake Riley 2.4 mi High