Upper Deckers No. 7

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston
Nearest CityMASONTOWN
River/StreamDECKERS CREEK
Coordinates39.52250, -79.80167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length544 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage124 acre-ft
Max Storage124 acre-ft
Normal Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Max Discharge1,376 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDWV07712
Federal IDWV07712
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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