Brush Creek No.9

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Nearest CityPRINCETON
River/StreamSOUTH FORK
Coordinates37.29361, -81.17542

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length545 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage775 acre-ft
Max Storage775 acre-ft
Normal Storage259 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge5,000 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 IDWV05507
Federal IDWV05507
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Horton Dam 1.0 mi High Brush Creek No. 19a 1.0 mi High Ada Dam 1.5 mi High Brush Creek No.7a 1.8 mi High Brush Creek No.15 2.2 mi High Brush Creek No.5 2.6 mi High Brush Creek No.6 2.6 mi High Brush Creek No.14 3.1 mi High Brush Creek No.4 3.2 mi High Brush Creek No.10 3.4 mi High