Robert C. Byrd Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMason
Nearest CityBLADEN
River/StreamOHIO RIVER
Coordinates38.68156, -82.18678

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height167 ft
Dam Length1,408 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage390,600 acre-ft
Max Storage390,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage390,600 acre-ft
Surface Area12,600 acres
Drainage Area53,300 sq mi
Max Discharge75,100 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/01/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDWV05302
Federal IDWV05302
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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