Upper Deckers No. 5

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Nearest CityREEDSVILLE
River/StreamCANES CREEK
Coordinates39.50028, -79.77694

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length472 ft
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage662 acre-ft
Max Storage662 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge13,830 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMonongahela Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/31/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWV07710
Federal IDWV07710
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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