New Creek Dam No.7

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityKeyser
River/StreamNEW CREEK
Coordinates39.37222, -79.03694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length635 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge6,007 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 IDWV05703
Federal IDWV05703
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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