Morgantown Lock And Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
Nearest CityMORGANTOWN
River/StreamMONONGAHELA RIVER
Coordinates39.61983, -79.96897

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height36 ft
Dam Length522 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,200 acre-ft
Max Storage6,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,200 acre-ft
Surface Area365 acres
Drainage Area2,648 sq mi
Max Discharge64,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV06106
Federal IDWV06106
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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