Mod Branch #1 Dam

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell
Nearest CityHEMPHILL
River/StreamMOD BRANCH OF TUG FK
Coordinates37.43667, -81.60722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length221 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage41 acre-ft
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage3 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCITY OF WELCH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV04709
Federal IDWV04709
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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