Old Cacapon Power Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMorgan
Nearest CityGreat Cacapon
River/StreamCacapon River
Coordinates39.60417, -78.28417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length375 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage340 acre-ft
Max Storage340 acre-ft
Normal Storage340 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWV DNR, Wildlife Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/21/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV06514
Federal IDWV06514
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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