Upper Mud River No.2a
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Hamlin |
| River/Stream | MUD RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.16583, -82.05833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 551 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,631 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 306 acres |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85,389 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | LINCOLN COUNTY COMMISSION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |