South Fork No. 19

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPendleton
Nearest CityMoorefield
River/StreamSOUTH FORK
Coordinates38.46583, -79.32056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height84 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length925 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,449 acre-ft
Max Storage5,449 acre-ft
Normal Storage271 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge55,093 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 IDWV07118
Federal IDWV07118
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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