Polk Creek No.7

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityWESTON
River/StreamDRY FORK
Coordinates39.05472, -80.53833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length489 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage762 acre-ft
Max Storage762 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge6,500 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 IDWV04105
Federal IDWV04105
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.8 0.2 mi High Polk Creek No.1 0.7 mi High Polk Creek No.6 0.8 mi High Polk Creek No.9 1.2 mi High Polk Creek No.13 1.5 mi High Polk Creek No.4 1.8 mi High Polk Creek No.5 2.1 mi High Right Fork Dam 2.5 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 2.5 mi High Lake Riley 2.7 mi High