South Fork No. 17

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPendleton
Nearest CityMoorefield
River/StreamLITTLE FORK
Coordinates38.55944, -79.27944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height116 ft
Dam Height116 ft
Dam Length918 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,150 acre-ft
Max Storage7,150 acre-ft
Normal Storage223 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge53,102 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 IDWV07121
Federal IDWV07121
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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