New Creek Dam No.17

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityKeyser
River/StreamASH SPRING RUN
Coordinates39.35472, -79.05278

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length1,735 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage558 acre-ft
Max Storage558 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge11,599 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 IDWV05706
Federal IDWV05706
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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