Brush Creek No.5

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Nearest CityPRINCETON
River/StreamTR-BRUSH CK
Coordinates37.31944, -81.14194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length254 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage5 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,506 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSouthern Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05504
Federal IDWV05504
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Brush Creek No.6 0.2 mi High Brush Creek No.4 0.8 mi High Brush Creek No.7a 1.0 mi High Brush Creek No.10 1.3 mi High Brush Creek No.14 1.3 mi High Brush Creek No. 19a 1.6 mi High Brush Creek No.15 2.4 mi High Brush Creek No.9 2.6 mi High Ada Dam 2.6 mi High Brush Creek No.12 2.9 mi High