Upper Deckers No. 3

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Nearest CityMASONTOWN
River/StreamUPPER DECKERS
Coordinates39.52639, -79.80556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length140 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage54 acre-ft
Max Storage54 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Max Discharge1,205 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWVDNR, WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/31/2026
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07708
Federal IDWV07708
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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