South Fork No. 6

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPendleton
Nearest CityMoorefield
River/StreamSOUTH FORK
Coordinates38.78556, -79.10306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height105 ft
Dam Height105 ft
Dam Length672 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,409 acre-ft
Max Storage1,409 acre-ft
Normal Storage93 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge11,749 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPotomac Valley CD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07101
Federal IDWV07101
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

South Fork No. 5 Dam 1.7 mi High South Fork No. 37 2.5 mi High South Fork No. 4 Dam 3.9 mi High N & S Mill Creek Site No. 7 5.8 mi High South Fork No.21 6.2 mi High N&s Mill Creek No.4 7.1 mi High N&s Mill Creek No. 3 Dam 7.9 mi High South Fork No. 9 8.3 mi High South Fork No.10 9.8 mi High South Fork No. 2 Dam 9.9 mi High