South Fork No.16

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPendleton
Nearest CityMoorefield
River/StreamGEORGE RUN
Coordinates38.58417, -79.25333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length495 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,391 acre-ft
Max Storage1,391 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge11,457 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 IDWV07109
Federal IDWV07109
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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