New Creek Dam No.5

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityKEYSER
River/StreamNEW CREEK
Coordinates39.39417, -79.01667

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length790 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage409 acre-ft
Max Storage409 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge7,478 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 IDWV05702
Federal IDWV05702
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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