South Fork No.27

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPendleton
Nearest CityMoorefield
River/StreamSOUTH FORK
Coordinates38.60667, -79.20583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length750 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage704 acre-ft
Max Storage704 acre-ft
Normal Storage39 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge15,567 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDWV07112
Federal IDWV07112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

South Fork No.13 0.4 mi High South Fork No.14 1.6 mi High South Fork No.12 2.2 mi High South Fork No.15 2.6 mi High South Fork No.16 3.0 mi High South Fork No.11 3.0 mi High South Fork No.10 3.9 mi High Lower North River # 81c 4.4 mi High Lower North River # 82 4.7 mi High South Fork No. 17 5.1 mi High