New Creek Dam No.1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityKEYSER
River/StreamNEW CREEK
Coordinates39.43472, -78.99361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length945 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage142 acre-ft
Max Storage142 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3,063 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05701
Federal IDWV05701
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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