Laurel Creek Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Nearest CityATHENS
River/StreamLAUREL CREEK
Coordinates37.40694, -81.01111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length205 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage319 acre-ft
Max Storage319 acre-ft
Normal Storage276 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF ATHENS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDWV05526
Federal IDWV05526
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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