Opekiska Lock And Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia
Nearest CityMORGANTOWN
River/StreamMONONGAHELA RIVER
Coordinates39.56448, -80.05040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height52 ft
Dam Length478 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,400 acre-ft
Max Storage14,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,400 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres
Drainage Area2,530 sq mi
Max Discharge117,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerUSACE - Pittsburgh District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV06108
Federal IDWV06108
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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