New Creek Dam No.10

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMineral
Nearest CityKeyser
River/StreamNEW CREEK
Coordinates39.35083, -79.05917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length975 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage199 acre-ft
Max Storage199 acre-ft
Normal Storage35 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge6,369 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 IDWV05726
Federal IDWV05726
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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