New Creek Dam No.9

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityKEYSER
River/StreamNEW CREEK
Coordinates39.37917, -79.01056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length640 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage518 acre-ft
Max Storage518 acre-ft
Normal Storage66 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge8,305 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV05704
Federal IDWV05704
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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