Brush Creek No. 19a

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Nearest CityPrinceton
River/StreamMIDDLE FORK
Coordinates37.30556, -81.16556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length866 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,283 acre-ft
Max Storage2,283 acre-ft
Normal Storage986 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge7,257 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF BLUEFIELD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05531
Federal IDWV05531
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Brush Creek No.7a 0.8 mi High Brush Creek No.9 1.0 mi High Brush Creek No.5 1.6 mi High Brush Creek No.6 1.6 mi High Brush Creek No.15 1.7 mi High Ada Dam 1.8 mi High Horton Dam 1.9 mi High Brush Creek No.14 2.1 mi High Brush Creek No.4 2.3 mi High Brush Creek No.10 2.6 mi High