Polk Creek No.13

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyLewis
Nearest CityWeston
River/StreamSASSAFRAS RUN
Coordinates39.04611, -80.56333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length565 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,357 acre-ft
Max Storage1,357 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge11,400 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 IDWV04108
Federal IDWV04108
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Polk Creek No.6 0.7 mi High Polk Creek No.4 0.8 mi High Polk Creek No.1 1.3 mi High Polk Creek No.5 1.4 mi High Polk Creek No.7 1.5 mi High Right Fork Dam 1.5 mi High Polk Creek No.8 1.7 mi High Murphy Creek Dam 1.8 mi High Lake Riley 1.9 mi High Polk Creek No.9 2.6 mi High