Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.1

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Nearest CityBRUSH FORK
River/StreamSTONE LICK BRANCH
Coordinates37.30222, -81.25194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length225 ft
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage273 acre-ft
Max Storage273 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerBLUEWELL PSD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/31/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05519
Federal IDWV05519
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Bluewell Water Supply Dam No.2 0.5 mi High Jimmy Lewis Dam 2.4 mi High New Bramwell Dam 3.2 mi High Brush Creek No.15 4.0 mi High Brush Creek No.9 4.2 mi High Falls Mill Dam 4.4 mi High Horton Dam 4.5 mi High Brush Creek No. 19a 4.8 mi High Brush Creek No.7a 5.1 mi High Ada Dam 5.7 mi High