Polk Creek No.9

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityWESTON
River/StreamKEITH FORK
Coordinates39.05389, -80.51611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length490 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage438 acre-ft
Max Storage438 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge5,292 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 IDWV04107
Federal IDWV04107
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.8 1.0 mi High Polk Creek No.7 1.2 mi High Polk Creek No.1 1.4 mi High Polk Creek No.6 2.0 mi High Polk Creek No.13 2.6 mi High Weston Dam 2.7 mi Low Polk Creek No.4 3.0 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 3.1 mi High Right Fork Dam 3.2 mi High Polk Creek No.5 3.2 mi High