Polk Creek No.8

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityWESTON
River/StreamPOLK CREEK
Coordinates39.05556, -80.53417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length410 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage347 acre-ft
Max Storage347 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge6,156 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 IDWV04106
Federal IDWV04106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.7 0.2 mi High Polk Creek No.1 0.8 mi High Polk Creek No.9 1.0 mi High Polk Creek No.6 1.1 mi High Polk Creek No.13 1.7 mi High Polk Creek No.4 2.0 mi High Polk Creek No.5 2.3 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 2.6 mi High Right Fork Dam 2.6 mi High Lake Riley 2.8 mi High