Upper Buffalo No.22 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMarion
Nearest CityMETZ
River/StreamBIG RUN
Coordinates39.60222, -80.38389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length366 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage755 acre-ft
Max Storage755 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7,639 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMonongahela CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/30/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV04919
Federal IDWV04919
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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